Fontoura Leads In Essex County Sheriff Race: See Election Results – Patch

This article was updated at 12:05 p.m. on Nov. 5

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Voters in Essex County headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2 to cast ballots in the 2021 general election. And choosing a sheriff was among the tasks they faced.

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Democratic incumbent Armando Fontoura, the longest-serving sheriff in county history, successfully fended off a challenge from John Arnold Jr. and Barry Jackson in the June primary election. Fontoura faced off against Nicholas Pansini, who earned the Republican nod.

With 550 of 550 districts reported, it appears that Fontoura has successfully defended his seat. Here are the unofficial results, which still need to be certified, according to the Essex County Clerk’s Office: