John Van Wagner
John Van Wagner (Republican Party) ran for election for Essex County Sheriff in New Jersey. He lost in the Republican primary on June 5, 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Essex County Sheriff
Incumbent Armando Fontoura defeated Pasquale Capozzoli in the general election for Essex County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Armando Fontoura (D) | 81.8 | 188,856 | |
Pasquale Capozzoli (R) | 18.1 | 41,866 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 214 |
Total votes: 230,936 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Essex County Sheriff
Incumbent Armando Fontoura advanced from the Democratic primary for Essex County Sheriff on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Armando Fontoura | 100.0 | 42,052 |
Total votes: 42,052 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Essex County Sheriff
Pasquale Capozzoli defeated John Van Wagner in the Republican primary for Essex County Sheriff on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Pasquale Capozzoli | 65.7 | 4,769 | |
John Van Wagner | 34.3 | 2,488 |
Total votes: 7,257 | ||||
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See also
Essex County, New Jersey | New Jersey | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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