Live 2026 Election Results For Verona Town Council, School Board

The following results were updated at 8:54 p.m. on Nov. 3

VERONA, NJ — Two local Election Day races have reached the finish line in Verona.

Voters in Verona cast ballots for school board and town council on Tuesday as part of the 2026 midterm election.

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SCHOOL BOARD

There is one full term available on the Verona Board of Education with two candidates: Daniel Frenklakh, and Michael Boone.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the latest uncertified results with 72.73 percent of districts reported (check back here for updated totals):

• Daniel Frenklakh – 1,869 votes, 44.46%
• Michael Boone – 2,335 votes, 55.54%

There is also an unexpired term on the school board available with two candidates: Diana Ferrera and Robert Goman. A third candidate, Anthony Deo, appeared on the ballot, but has withdrawn from the race.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the latest uncertified results with 72.73 percent of districts reported:

• Anthony Deo – 510 votes, 12.62%
• Diana Ferrera – 2,724 votes, 67.41%
• Robert Goman – 807 votes, 19.97%

TOWN COUNCIL

Verona residents also voted for one available seat on the township council (unexpired term). The candidates are Jason Woods, Katherine Hartwyk, Jacqeline "Jackie" Rosa, and Corey Schor.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the latest uncertified results with 72.73 percent of districts reported:

• Jason Woods – 461 votes, 9.70%
• Katherine Hartwyk – 2,067 votes, 43.47%
• Jacqeline "Jackie" Rosa – 744 votes, 15.65%
• Corey Schor – 1,483 votes, 31.19%

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