Democrats Lead In Summit City Council Election

UPDATE: Democrats lead each race as of the latest unofficial results on Wednesday. All districts have reported, according to the Union County Clerk's Office.

SUMMIT, NJ — The polls are closed, and the results are being tallied for Summit's City Council battle at the ballot box.

Two at-large candidates are on the ballot, hoping to win one of two seats with a two-year term. One winner out of the two running in both Ward 1 and Ward 2 will win a three-year term.

Among the major issues on the minds of voters is public safety, with the rising popularity of electronic bikes and scooters. The City has taken initiatives such as installing new signs all across neighborhoods and hosting question-and-answer sessions with police.

Another sticking point voters are looking for more answers on is the impact on major projects to residents in surrounding neighborhoods, like the new lights at the Tatlock Fields.

Here are the latest tallies (Votes last updated at 1:49 p.m. EST on Nov. 5):

Summit City Council (At-Large)

• Dan Crisafulli (Democrat): 4,862
• Kevin Smallwood (Republican): 4,565

Summit City Council (Ward 1)

• Delia Hamlet (Republican): 2,224
• Jaclyn Lasaracina (Democrat): 2,345

Summit City Council (Ward 2)

• Chantal Landman (Democrat): 2,556
• Tom Szieber (Republican): 2,305

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Results are not official until certified by the County Clerk 15 days after Election Day.

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