Politics & Government
Fontoura Leads In Essex County Sheriff Race: See Election Results
Democratic incumbent Armando Fontoura ran against Nicholas Pansini, who earned the Republican nod.
This article was updated at 12:05 p.m. on Nov. 5
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Voters in Essex County headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2 to cast ballots in the 2021 general election. And choosing a sheriff was among the tasks they faced.
>> Return to Patch for the latest vote tally. Subscribe to free News Alerts for election results.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Democratic incumbent Armando Fontoura, the longest-serving sheriff in county history, successfully fended off a challenge from John Arnold Jr. and Barry Jackson in the June primary election. Fontoura faced off against Nicholas Pansini, who earned the Republican nod.
With 550 of 550 districts reported, it appears that Fontoura has successfully defended his seat. Here are the unofficial results, which still need to be certified, according to the Essex County Clerk's Office:
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Armando Fontoura - 121,269 (76.62%)
- Nicholas Pansini - 37,012 (23.38%)
Send feedback and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
