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Desai Wins the Mayor Race by 77 Votes in Parsippany After Provisional and Final Mail in Ballot Count

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Pulkit Desai defeated incumbent Mayor Jamie Barberio by a margin of 77 votes in Parsippany, as mail-in and provisional ballots were counted. The final results indicated Desai received 9,975 votes, while Barberio garnered 9,898. Before the count, Barberio held a lead of 211 votes, highlighting the close nature of the race. Desai, a U. S.

Marine veteran, has been active in the Lake Parsippany community and is poised to bring new leadership. He will take office alongside running mates Matt Kavanagh and Diya Patel, who triumphed over incumbent Council members Frank Neglia and Jigar Shah. This election not only signifies a change in mayoral leadership but also reflects a broader shift in local governance dynamics. The results underscore an engaged electorate ready for new representation. Desai's victory may influence future policy directions in Parsippany.

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