Live 2026 Election Results For Verona Town Council, School Board

The following results were updated at 10:04 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.

With 100 percent of districts reported as of late Tuesday night, Boone was in the lead. Mail-in and provisional ballots may still remain to be counted.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the uncertified results (check back for updated totals):

• Daniel Frenklakh – 2,200 votes, 45.58%
• Michael Boone – 2,627 votes, 54.42%

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 A third candidate, Anthony Deo, appeared on the ballot, but has withdrawn from the race.

With 100 percent of districts reported as of Tuesday night, Ferrera held a wide lead. Mail-in and provisional ballots may still remain to be counted.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the uncertified results:

• Anthony Deo – 600 votes, 12.94%
• Diana Ferrera – 3,130 votes, 67.52%
• Robert Goman – 906 votes, 19.54%

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.

With 100 percent of districts reported as of late Tuesday night, Hartwyk was in the lead by several hundred votes. Mail-in and provisional ballots may still remain to be counted.

According to the Essex County Clerk’s Office, here are the uncertified results:

• Jason Woods – 537 votes, 9.86%
• Katherine Hartwyk – 2,314 votes, 42.48%
• Jacqeline "Jackie" Rosa – 922 votes, 16.93%
• Corey Schor – 1,674 votes, 30.73%

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