Springfield Democrats Edge Republicans in Unofficial Count
Rajoppi expects to certify votes on Nov. 26 at the earliest.
It looks like it may have came down to one vote. According to observers of the Springfield election, Democratic Springfield candidate Margaret Bandrowski has beaten Republican Deputy Mayor Jerry Fernandez by a single vote to win a seat on the Springfield Township Committee. The vote has not yet been certified, but sources from the township's Democratic and Republican parties have independently said that Bandrowski won the election by a slim margin. The only point of contention is how slim the margin is. Former Springfield Township Attorney and Freeholder elect Bruce Bergen observed the Board of Election count on Monday and said that Bandrowski won by a single vote. A source from the Springfield Republicans said the margin was four votes …
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bob groder
5:52 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2012
This is without a doubt the closest election I have ever seen in Springfield which shows me this town is split up among dem's, rep's as well as independents like me. I feel really bad for Jerry more than anyone else as he did work hard as did all of the candidates. I just feel for him losing by a single vote. This says to me OUR VOTES DO COUNT at least at the township level. I always say to … more ›