New Jersey Mayor Bianchini Concedes After Winning Just Over 30% of Vote
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 5
New Jersey Mayor Bianchini Concedes After Winning Just Over 30% of Vote
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 5
Summary
Belinda Fontanez defeated Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini, who conceded Wednesday after unofficial results showed him with just over 30% of the vote.
Bianchini said on Facebook that the results were clear and pledged full support for a smooth transition; he will remain mayor until the end of the year.
October video had thrust the race into wider view, showing Bianchini charging toward resident Michael Sawka during a council meeting before others restrained him.
Bianchini later said his threat was wrong but claimed Sawka had verbally targeted his wife and daughter, while Sawka denied making comments about the family.