John Chiaia
John Chiaia (Republican Party) ran for election for Essex County Executive in New Jersey. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Essex County Executive
Incumbent Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. defeated John Chiaia and Jay Arena in the general election for Essex County Executive on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. (D) | 81.0 | 191,045 |
John Chiaia (R) | 16.3 | 38,346 | ||
Jay Arena (Independent) | 2.6 | 6,123 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 208 |
Total votes: 235,722 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Essex County Executive
Incumbent Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Essex County Executive on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. | 100.0 | 42,816 |
Total votes: 42,816 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Essex County Executive
John Chiaia defeated Roland Straten in the Republican primary for Essex County Executive on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Chiaia | 63.4 | 4,581 | |
Roland Straten | 36.6 | 2,644 |
Total votes: 7,225 | ||||
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See also
Essex County, New Jersey | New Jersey | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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