2025 Election Results In The Caldwells: Council, School Board, Bond Referendum (UPDATED)

This article was updated at 3:39 p.m. on Nov. 6

CALDWELLS, NJ — Republicans swept council races and voters turned down a local school construction proposal in the Caldwells this week, unofficial election results show.

A highly watched governor race brought many residents of Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell to the polls on Tuesday. But there were plenty of other choices for voters to make in the 2025 general election.

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CALDWELL

Caldwell residents cast ballots for two open seats on the borough council. Terms last for three years. The candidates are: Kris Brown (Republican), Darren Daniolowicz (Republican), Jonathan Sagalow (Democrat), and Gerald S. Cardillo (Democrat).

With 100 percent of districts reported, Brown and Daniolowicz have apparently captured seats on the council. Results still need to be certified before they are official.

Here are the unofficial results from the Essex County Clerk’s Office:

• Kris Brown – 1,750 votes (26.34%)
• Darren Daniolowicz – 1,707 votes (25.7%)
• Jonathan Sagalow – 1,596 votes (24.03%)
• Gerald S. Cardillo – 1,590 votes (23.93%)

NORTH CALDWELL

North Caldwell residents cast ballots for two open seats on the borough council. Terms last for three years. The candidates are: Arthur Rees (Republican), Suzanne Corbo (Republican), Stephen Weinstein (Democrat), and Stephen Papageorge (Democrat).

With 100 percent of districts reported, Rees and Corbo have apparently captured seats on the council. Results still need to be certified before they are official.

Here are the unofficial results from the Essex County Clerk’s Office:

• Arthur Rees – 1,746 votes (26.57%)
• Suzanne Corbo – 1,725 votes (26.25%)
• Stephen Weinstein – 1,565 votes (23.82%)
• Stephen Papageorge – 1,535 votes (23.36%)

North Caldwell residents also voted for two uncontested school board races.

Two seats are available on the West Essex Regional Board of Education. Terms last for three years. The candidates are Philippe E. Andre and Debra Holinstat.

One seat is available on the North Caldwell Board of Education. The term lasts for three years. The only candidate appearing on the ballot is Eric J. Finkelstein.

WEST CALDWELL

West Caldwell residents cast ballots for two open seats on the township council. Terms last for three years. The Republican candidates are both running unopposed: Joseph P. Cecere and Stephen P. Wolsky. No Democrats filed to run.

CALDWELL-WEST CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Voters in Caldwell and West Caldwell were asked to cast ballots for a school board race and a public referendum.

Two seats are available on the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education. Terms last for three years. The candidates are running unopposed: Terri DiMartini Greenlee and Danielle Mack.

Residents in the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District were also asked to vote “yes” or “no” on a public question that would fund the construction of a new athletic center at James Caldwell High School.

With 100 percent of districts reported, the proposal has apparently been defeated. Results still need to be certified before they are official.

Here are the unofficial results from the Essex County Clerk’s Office:

• YES – 3,087 votes (45.21%)
• NO – 3,741 votes (54.79%)

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