Cinnaminson Election Results: School Board Challengers, GOP Committeemen On Top

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The Cinnaminson Board of Education is set to have several new members after two incumbents conceded the election Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, both incumbent township committee members declared victory.

In Cinnaminson, 95.2 percent of districts have reported full results as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Burlington County Clerk's Office.

Four school board seats were up for grabs — three for full terms and one for an unexpired (partial) term. The races featured candidates from two tickets — the incumbents and the challenger slate running under the "Every Voice Matters" slogan.

Three challengers — Donna M. Iacone, Jennifer Falconiero and Eileen Bleistene — carry leads as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. School Board President Laura Fitzwater would be the only incumbent re-elected if the results hold.

Board Members Daniel Evans, III and Toni Topps conceded Wednesday morning. Both campaigned with Fitzwater for re-election.

"We were overwhelmed by the community support we received, and we want to thank you for displaying our signs, sharing our information, and voting for us," their campaign said. "We are sending only Laura back to the board next year, but we will continue to ensure the best education possible for the children of Cinnaminson."

Meanwhile, Township Committee Members Paul Conda and Albert Segrest declared victory on Wednesday morning. Both are Republicans.

"It was a long campaign season (and an extra long election night), and we would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for all of the support we’ve gotten," the campaign said. "We are honored to continue to work for you!"

Polling places across Burlington County had long lines because of technical issues with the county's new voting machines. A judge ordered the county's polling places to stay open later so residents could cast their votes. The chaos delayed ballot counts on Election Night.

Some tallies are still coming in, and all results are unofficial until certified by the county clerk.

Here are Cinnaminson's vote totals, with 95.2 percent of ballots counted as of 11 a.m. Wednesday:

CINNAMINSON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Full terms, three seats available.

• Donna M. Iacone: 4,519
• Laura Fitzwater: 4,291
• Jennifer Falconiero: 3,661
• Daniel T. Evans, III: 3,525
• Edyta Poplawski: 3,216

One-year, unexpired term; one seat available.

• Eileen Bleistine: 3,826
• Toni Topps: 3,018

CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
Full terms, two seats available.

• Paul J. Conda (Republican): 4,378
• Albert D. Segrest (Republican): 4,330
• John K. Fiorilla (Democratic): 3,834
• Erik Heyman-Meltzer (Democratic): 3,803