WEST PITTSTON — Matthew Carmody held off a strong challenge from Laura Dennis-Bovani on Tuesday to win the race for Magisterial District Judge in District 11-2-01 — the seat his father, Joseph Carmody, had held for 22 years.

According to unofficial results, Carmody received 3,334 votes to 2,657 for Dennis-Bovani.

“I can’t say how humbled and grateful I am to have received the support from my family and friends and voters in the district throughout the campaign,” said Carmody, 43, of West Pittston. “My dad and I shared a special moment tonight, and I have enormous shoes to fill.”

Carmody said his dad’s career spanned decades of legal experience, and he noted that he provided a great example to emulate.

“I also want to commend Laura Dennis-Bovani for running an excellent campaign,” Carmo

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