Essex County Election Results 2024: Live Updates

Polls Close, Vote Counting Begins

As polls closed at 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, vote counting began in Essex County. The Essex County Clerk's office is responsible for tallying the votes and releasing the results. The first results are expected to be released shortly after 9 p.m. EST.

Key Races to Watch

There are several key races to watch in Essex County in the 2024 election. The most closely watched race is the race for Essex County Executive. Incumbent Executive Joseph DiVincenzo is seeking re-election to a third term. He is being challenged by Democratic challenger Romaine Johnson.

Another closely watched race is the race for Essex County Sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff Armando Fontoura is seeking re-election to a second term. He is being challenged by Republican challenger Edward Ryan.

In addition to the county executive and sheriff races, there are also several races for Essex County Freeholder. The Freeholders are responsible for overseeing the county's budget and policies.

Live Election Results

The Essex County Clerk's office will be providing live election results on its website. The results will be updated throughout the night as votes are counted. You can also follow the results on social media using the hashtag #EssexVotes2024.