Politics & Government
School Board, Municipal Races Set For November In Newtown Area
Voters in Newtown, Upper Makefield and Wrightstown cast their ballots in Tuesday's primary election. See results below.

NEWTOWN, PA — Voters cast their ballots for school board and municipal offices in Tuesday's primary election, setting the stage for a showdown between Republican and Democratic candidates in November.
Results by the Bucks County Board of Elections are unofficial until they are certified.
This is the candidate slate for November (winners in bold):
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Council Rock School Board
Region 8 (4-Year Term)
Democrat (Vote For 1)
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- Cheryl Rickert - 1045
- Hedy Ranieri - 76
Republican (Vote For 1)
- Cheryl Rickert - 202
- Hedy Ranieri - 651
Region 9 (4-Year Term)
Democrat Ballot (Vote for 1)
- Nicole Peet Khan (incumbent) - 741
Republican (Vote for 1)
- Nicole Peet Khan (incumbent) - 117
- David Espenshade - 486
Newtown Township Municipal Offices
Supervisor (6-Year Term)
Democrat (Vote for 2)
- Edward Merriman - 1828
- Melissa Merk - 1898
Republican (Vote for 2)
- Valerie Mihalek - 1069
- Todd McGonigal - 1017
Newtown Borough Municipal Offices
Mayor (4-Year Term)
Democrat (Vote for 1)
- Tara Grunde-McLaughlin - 333
Republican (Vote for 1)
- Write-In - 110
Borough Council (1st Ward, 4 Year Seat)
Democrat (Vote for 2)
- Kris Bauman (incumbent) - 183
- Emily Heinz (incumbent) - 186
Republican (Vote for 2)
- Write-In - 30
- Write-In - 9
Borough Council (2nd Ward, 4 Year Seat)
Democrat (Vote for 1)
- Gina Tognini (incumbent) - 157
Republican (Vote for 1)
- Write-In - 57
Upper Makefield Municipal Offices
Board of Supervisors (6-year term)
Democrat (vote for 1)
- Elizabeth Thompson - 1088
Republican (vote for 1)
- Timothy Thomas (incumbent) - 799
Wrightstown Municipal Offices
Board of Supervisors (6 year term)
Democrat (vote for 1)
- Stephanie Bariahtaris - 275
Republican (vote for 1)
- Chester Pogonowski (incumbent) - 345
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