In a historic milestone for the frum community of Jackson, New Jersey, Mordechai Burnstein has become the first frum Jew elected to the Jackson Township Council.

Burnstein secured his seat with a narrow victory, edging out his closest competitor by just 114 votes.

Burnstein garnered a total of 9,180 votes, representing 14.33% of the total ballots cast.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the frum community, which has been increasingly active in local politics, seeking to ensure representation and address communal concerns.

The election results, as reported, showed a competitive race with Nino A. Borrelli and Giuseppe A. Palmeri leading the pack with 17.20% and 17.05% of the votes, respectively. Amanda Trombetta also performed strongly, securing 14.15% of the vote.

Despite a closely contested race, Burnstein’s win signals a growing political influence for Jackson’s Orthodox Jewish community.

The total voter turnout for this election was 64,064, reflecting robust community engagement. This election outcome not only celebrates Burnstein’s individual achievement but also signifies a broader shift towards increased participation and representation for the frum community in Jackson Township’s governance.

Burnstein’s victory is expected to inspire further political involvement and advocacy from the frum community as they continue to work towards addressing key local issues and ensuring their voices are heard at the township level.