2026 Live Election Results For West Orange Mayor, Town Council, School Board

The following results were updated at 8:06 p.m. on Nov. 3

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Three local Election Day races have reached the finish line in West Orange.

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

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MAYOR

Seven candidates competed to become the town’s next mayor: Joe Krakoviak, Tammy Williams, Susan McCartney, Susan Scarpa, Joyce Rudin, Phillip Orphanidis, and Brian Rock.

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

• Joe Krakoviak – 761 votes, 9.52%
• Tammy Williams – 1,574 votes, 19.69%
• Susan McCartney – 1,139 votes, 14.25%
• Susan Scarpa – 366 votes, 4.58%
• Joyce Rudin – 3,090 votes, 38.66%
• Phillip Orphanidis – 344 votes, 4.3%
• Brian Rock – 719 votes, 9.0%

TOWN COUNCIL

Five candidates duked it out for two open seats on the township council: Matthew Dvorin, Jackie Hendy, Justin Goldsman, Kenneth Gibbons, and Micaela Bennett.

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

• Matthew Dvorin – 1,148 votes, 8.74%
• Jackie Hendy – 3,313 votes, 25.23%
• Justin Goldsman – 3,379 votes, 25.74%
• Kenneth Gibbons – 2,779 votes, 21.17%
• Micaela Bennett – 2,510 votes, 19.12%

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Three candidates ran for one available seat on the West Orange Board of Education: Brendan Mims, Maria Vera, and Larry Weintraub.

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

• Brendan Mims – 1,352 votes, 19.10%
• Maria Vera – 2,435 votes, 34.40%
• Larry Weintraub – 3,291 votes, 46.50%

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