By Lauren Lifke
After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Moriarty, one city council seat was up for grabs, along with a municipal judge position and three school board seats. Here are the leaders as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4
City Councilor: Kenneth Snow (possible recount)
Though most of the city councilor seats are filled until 2028, one remained up for grabs. Kenneth Snow was ahead of three other candidates, including incumbent Bobby Ortiz. In his campaign, Snow focused on government transparency, public safety and community-building. Snow had 30% of the vote with 141. Robin Spalding followed with 122 (26%) and Ortiz had 122 (25%). Maggie Gipson got 96 votes, or 20%. The race was in recount territory at deadline.
Other races
The municipal judge and school board members ran unopposed, winning their races by default.
Municipal Judge: Bobby Garcia
Moriarty-Edgewood School Board District 1: Linda Hudson
Moriarty-Edgewood School Board District 3: Jeffery Lossing
Moriarty-Edgewood School Board District 5: Windie Burns
