Politics & Government

Republicans Sweep MNSD Board, Commissioner, More Races

Democrats in Marple and Newtown suffered losses in Tuesday's election, with Republicans sweeping several races, unofficial results show.

UPDATED AT 11:30 A.M. Wednesday


MARPLE-NEWTOWN, PA — Republicans swept several races in Marple and Newtown townships in Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results.

Delaware County's unofficial election results show all contested races in the townships were won by Republican candidates.

Find out what's happening in Marple Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Results will be considered unofficial until all votes, including those cast via mail and in ballot drop boxes, have been counted.

With an increase in voting by mail, official results likely won't be available for a few days.

Find out what's happening in Marple Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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Below are local results for Marple and Newtown townships:

11:30 a.m. Wednesday

School Director Marple Newtown School District (vote for five)

  • Laurie Lynch (D) — 5,997
  • Joanne Holsten (D) — 5,784
  • Michele Mintz (D) — 5,586
  • Christopher Riviello (D) — 5,650
  • Sheetal Shah-Jani (D) — 5,317
  • Dana Altobelli (R) — 6,945
  • John P. McKenzie (R) — 6,832
  • Lisa Pacell (R) — 6,933
  • Matthew J. Bilker (R) — 6,922
  • Nicholas J. Reynolds (R) — 6,621

Marple Township Commissioner

Ward 1

  • William Rompala (D) — 411
  • Joe Rufo (R) — 885

Ward 3

  • Anita Davidian (D) — 366
  • Robert Fortebuono (R) — 671

Ward 5

  • Ashwini Udgaonkar (D) — 663
  • George Downs (R) — 862

Ward 7

  • Mike May (D)/(R) — 1,160

Newtown Township Supervisor

  • Louis Rosenthal (D) — 2,491
  • Paul R. Sanfrancesco (R) — 2,655

Newtown Township Auditor

  • Andrew Carango (D) — 2,382
  • Stephen G. Werner (R) — 2,686

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