Hatboro Election Results: Democrats Sweep Mayoral, Council Races

HATBORO, PA — Election results in Montgomery County are beginning to trickle in. Democrats have unofficially swept the mayoral council races in Hatboro.

Rainy weather and treacherous roads slick with leaves did not keep thousands from the polls for the municipal elections. The race for Hatboro Mayor went to Democrat Nancy Guenst, who defeated Republican Lavery in a close battle, 52.47 percent to 47.53 percent.

Guenst is a 59-year resident of the borough and has served as a councilwoman for two terms, including as the chair of the Parks and Recreation committee. She owns Designs in Stone, a small business in Warminster.

Democrats Elizabeth Anzinger, Nicole Benjamin, David Stockton, and George Bollendorf were all elected to the Hatboro council in a sweep of Republicans.

As of 10 p.m. with most precincts Benjamin led the way with 14 percent of the vote, followed by Bollendorf, Stockton, and Anzinger, each with 13 percent.

They defeated Republicans Theresa McElroy (11 percent), Bill Tompkins (11 percent), Marty Palmer (11 percent) and Jaret Fullmer (10 percent).

Republican Judith A. Emig ran unopposed and won as Tax Collector.

The Horsham council race for three open seats was extremely tight, and remained too close to call with 83 percent of precincts reporting.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

Election results will be unofficial until certified by the county.

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