Incumbent Shahin Khalique and challenger Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman were tied in the 2nd Ward race after a fresh recount on Friday.
Paterson: Judge orders fresh recount in 2nd Ward election
A judge has ordered a new recount in the messy 2nd Ward election that was decided by a single vote following two previous recounts.
Fresh recount requested in Paterson election decided by one vote
A third recount is being sought in the heavily contested 2nd Ward election that was decided by a single vote following two recounts.
Paterson: Mendez remains on top after recount in 3rd Ward race
Former councilman Alex Mendez remained on top after a manual recounting of the ballots in the 3rd Ward race on Monday.
Ex-Paterson councilman who lost by eight votes in 2nd Ward race files for recount
Former councilman Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman, who lost by eight votes in the 2nd Ward race this month, filed for a recount on Wednesday.
New Jersey Assembly deputy speaker’s mail-in vote rejected in Paterson election
Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly’s vote-by-mail ballot was rejected in this month’s Paterson municipal election, voting records show.
Paterson: Khalique wins re-election with razor thin margin against rival Akhtaruzzaman
Incumbent Shahin Khalique fended off a challenge from his arch rival former councilman Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman by a razor thin margin of eight votes in the City Council ward elections.