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

The following results were updated at 10:04 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.

With 100 percent of districts reported as of Tuesday night, Rudin had 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 (check back here for updated totals):

• Joe Krakoviak – 1,654 votes, 9.35%
• Tammy Williams – 3,946 votes, 22.31%
• Susan McCartney – 2,604 votes, 14.72%
• Susan Scarpa – 738 votes, 4.17%
• Joyce Rudin – 5,854 votes, 33.09%
• Phillip Orphanidis – 857 votes, 4.84%
• Brian Rock – 2,036 votes, 11.51%

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.

With 100 percent of districts reported as of Tuesday night, Hendy and Goldsman were 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:

• Matthew Dvorin – 2,640 votes, 9.48%
• Jackie Hendy – 7,101 votes, 25.49%
• Justin Goldsman – 6,800 votes, 24.41%
• Kenneth Gibbons – 5,894 votes, 21.16%
• Micaela Bennett – 5,426 votes, 19.48%

BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

With 100 percent of districts reported as of Tuesday night, Weintraub 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:

• Brendan Mims – 3,180 votes, 20.16%
• Maria Vera – 6,086 votes, 38.58%
• Larry Weintraub – 6,509 votes, 41.26%

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