Election 2012 Results

Results according to Essex Clerk's website for Essex County. Congrats to our city Council President for his election to the House.

Election Day Turnout: 256,794 (not counting provisional/mail-in ballots)
Read about some issues brought to our attention during the election at polling sites throughout Newark. - http://www.newarkpulse.com/articles/Voting-Issues-Around-Newark.html

President:
*Obama (ELECTED) - 197,679
Romney - 55,691

U.S. Senator:
*Menendez (ELECTED) - 176,822
Kyrillos - 45,456

Member of the House (10th Congressional District):
*Donald Payne, Jr (ELECTED) - 107,199
Brian Kelemen - 7,880

Sheriff:
*Armando Fontoura (ELECTED) - 167,164
Orlando Mendez - 40,762

Public Questions:
Question 1: Approval of this act would allow the proceeds of bonds to provide grants to NJ public and private colleges and universities to construct and enhance buildings to increase capacity.
YES - 98,680; NO - 30,957

Question 2: Approval of this would require judges stated above would contribute to their pension and health care coverage (from their salaries) during their terms.
YES - 99,803, NO - 22,792