Either they didn't get the correct information in time, or they came to a conclusion too quickly, because an hour after the announcement it was found that neither Roberts nor Marsh had gained 50% of the vote (which is required).
Evelyn Smith, the vice president of the Hoboken NAACP, came in last with only 289 votes.
Independent Scott Delea also knew from the very start that his chances of winning were small.
With little budget but a strong work ethic, Delea was able to beat out the entire slates of Smith and Russo, which is no small feat."
When you vote for an independent, such as myself, you're electing a Council voice that represents your interests."