This article was updated at 9:55 p.m. on Nov. 5
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Who will emerge victorious in the race for two open seats on the Livingston Board of Education? That’s just one of many questions that will be answered when the dust from Tuesday’s election settles down.
Livingston voters went to their polling places on Nov. 5 to cast ballots for several candidates, including the local school board. Polls closed at 8 p.m., with early voting and mail-in voting launching earlier this month. >> Want local election results? Sign up for free Patch email alerts.
There are three candidates competing for two seats on the Livingston Board of Education. Terms last for three years. The candidates are: Inna Yelisevich, Pamela Chirls and Samantha Messer.
With 100 percent of districts reported, Chirls appears to have captured a seat on the board. Meanwhile, Yelisevich has a narrow lead over Messer for the second spot.
Here are the uncertified election results, as per the Essex County Clerk’s Office:
- Inna Yelisevich – 5,222 votes (30.81%)
- Pamela Chirls – 6,716 votes (39.62%)
- Samantha Messer – 5,013 votes (29.57%)
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