Judge voids Roselle Democratic primary, orders a do-over

uperior Court Judge John Deitch has overturned the results of the Democratic primary for Roselle Borough Council, ordering a new primary election to be held between incumbent Denise Wilkerson and challenger Cynthia Johnson.

Wilkerson had defeated Johnson by two votes, 1,496 to 1,494, causing Johnson to challenge the results, citing election irregularities and disenfranchised voters.

“At least two voters were disenfranchised by irregularities in the voting procedures,” Deitch said. “The results of the election must be set aside, and a new election held forthwith.”:

The stunning decision marks a reversal for Deitch, who had initially rejected Johnson’s bid for a recount of the June 10 primary. An appellate court ordered the recount, which dropped Wilkerson’s margin from three votes to two.



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