James Barberio, Republicans Hold Lead In Parsippany Mayor, Council Elections

PARSIPPANY, NJ — With almost all votes counted in the unofficial tally, Republicans are in position to take the mayorship and all Township Council seats. Republican James Barberio held a lead of about 1,000 votes over Democratic incumbent Michael Soriano in the mayoral race as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Republican candidates Justin Musella and Frank Neglia also hold leads in the council race against Democratic hopefuls Cori A. Herbig and Judith Hernandez.

According to county officials, 97.44 percent of districts have been reported in the unofficial tally. Results don't become official until the Morris County clerk certifies them.

If the results hold, Barberio would take a third term as mayor. Barberio held the seat from 2010-18, before Soriano ousted him.

Council Members Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy — the governing body's Democratic minority — opted against running for re-election. Victories from Neglia and Musella would put Republicans in all five council seats.

"I am honored that you put your trust in me, Frank and Justin to restore the pride again into Parsippany," Barberio wrote on the Team Barberio Facebook page. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart!"

See the results, as of 11:30 p.m., below:

Mayor

(97.44 percent reporting)

• Michael Soriano (D): 4,319
• James Barberio (R): 6,542

Township Council (vote for two)

(97.44 percent reporting)

• Cori Herbig (D): 4,118
• Judith Hernandez (D): 4,261
• Justin Musella (R): 6,240
• Frank Neglia (R): 6,190

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