PARSIPPANY — After a much-anticipated wait, Judy Hernandez, the Democratic Candidate, holds an 8-vote lead over Republican Candidate Adam Kandil in the Council Race. Before the recount, Hernandez was ahead only two votes prompting the Morris County Republican Committee to file for a recount on behalf of candidate Adam Kandil
In this year’s election, there were three Council seats at stake. Paul Carifi, Jr., decided to run again for his seat, while Council President Loretta Grangani and Council Vice President chose not to seek re-election. The other two successful candidates in the race were Paul Carifi, Jr., and Matt McGrath
Beginning in January, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Will Comprise Four Republicans and One Democrat, Alongside Republican Mayor James Barberio.
The final results after the recount are as follows:
Paul Carifi: 4646 (up 4 votes)
Matt McGrath: 4570 (up 2 votes)
Judy Hernandez: 4537 (up 8 votes)
Adam Kandil: 4529 (down 2 votes)
Matt Kavanagh: 4453 (up 16 votes)
Bernard Clarkin: 4400 (up 9 votes)
Before the recount, the results which were certified by Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi was
Paul Carifi: 4,642
Matt McGraft: 4,568
Judy Herandez: 4,529
Adam Kandil: 4,527
Matt Kavanagh: 4,439
Bernard Clarkin: 4,391
