Politics & Government

How Hillsdale Voted In Uncontested Council Primary

Two Republican candidates filed to run, but no Democrats will oppose them in the eventual election.

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HILLSDALE, NJ — The polls are closed, and unofficial vote totals are in for the uncontested council primary in Hillsdale

Current Council President Abby Lundy and current councilman John Escobar are seeking re-election in the race for two open seats. Municipal Clerk Denise Kohan said no Democratic candidates filed petitions.

Unofficial vote totals from Bergen County are as follows:

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  • Abby Lundy — 294
  • John Escobar — 297

Hillsdale voters could also cast votes for state Assembly and Senate candidates in the 39th District. Those candidates include:

Assembly

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  • Karlito Almeda, D
  • Melinda Iannuzzi, D
  • Robert Auth (i), R
  • DeAnne DeFuccio (i), R
  • John Azzariti, R
  • Jonathan Kurpis, R

Senate

The Tuesday election will determine a party nomination, and the results are unofficial until certified by the county clerk.

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