Stanley still mulling recount

By Matt Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter

Craig Stanley’s staff is rummaging through last week’s ballots.

Last week, Stanley, a six-term incumbent from Irvington, lost the Democratic Assembly primary by 110 votes to Cory Booker-backed Cleopatra Tucker. He told PoliticsNJ.com that he’s looking into a recount. While he still hasn’t filed, he appears to be taking the prospect of a recount seriously.

Essex County Clerk Chris Durkin confirmed that a Stanley has sent staff to his office to review last week’s absentee and provisional ballots. Durkin said that Stanley has until June 20 to officially file.

Stanley could not be reached for comment, but his uncle, Assemblyman William Payne, said that Stanley not yet made a decision on whether to seek a recount.

“We’re trying to find whether or not there are any miscounts or inaccuracies,” said Payne. “We’ll use that as a basis for making a final decision.”

Stanley’s running mate, Assemblywoman Oadline Truitt, lost her seat to Ralph Caputo, an Essex County Freeholder who served in the State Assembly from 1968 to 1972.

MATT FRIEDMAN is a PolitickerNJ.com Reporter and can be reached via email at matt@politicsnj.com.

Related topics: Craig Stanley, Cory Booker, William Payne, Cleopatra Tucker

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2007 WPGOP Council Candidates Announced

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2007 WPGOP Council Candidates Announced (West Paterson)—The West Paterson GOP is pleased to announce their 2007 council candidates. Former Mayor and Councilman Garry Colletti, successful businessman Ernie Sesso and former federal agent Jim DiGiulio are running under the Republican banner for November’s General Election. “This ticket will provide a distinct choice for voters on election day. Between our collective experiences in government, business and finance we are offering West Paterson residents and opportunity to end the failures of single party rule,” commented Garry Colletti. “Services are not on par with the skyrocketing property taxes. We need to get more for our money the town spends,” noted Sesso. Jim DiGiulio commented, “After seeing how single party rule has led to mismanagement of our town and how our elected officials personally attack individuals in order to discourage opposition there was no choice but to get involved. West Paterson deserves better and I know this team can provide it.” Campaign Manager John Pordon said, “This will be an all out effort on behalf of the Republican Party. West Paterson deserves better and over the next five months Garry, Ernie and Jim will be getting out their message of fiscal responsibility and more responsive government. West Paterson is ready for a council that is willing to address the hard issues rather than vote in lockstep with the Democratic Party Boss.”

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