D181 Election: Clarin, Garg and Vorobiev Snag Seats

The three Hinsdale-Village-Caucus-endorsed District 181 candidates made it a clean sweep.

Jill Vorobiev, Gary Clarin and Mridu Garg were the leading vote-getters Tuesday in the race for three open District 181 Board of Education seats.

With all precincts reporting, Vorobiev had the highest vote total at 1,726. Clarin received 1,384 votes while Garg received 1,381.

"I’m happy that the community made its choice and put its confidence in me," she said. "It was a great campaign and I’m very happy to serve the community."

Incumbent Sarah Lewensohn (1,263 votes) and challenger Richard Fitzgerald (1,120) finished fourth and fifth, respectively, according to the unofficial results.

Lewensohn said Wednesday morning, "I’m disappointed, but I know the district will remain in good hands."

Fitzgerald thanked his supporters in an emailed statement Tuesday night. 

"I wish the three new board members the best of luck and I hope that they all stay true to their campaign promises of staying fiscally responsible and ensuring that our children continue to receive the wonderful education the citizens of D181 have come to expect," Fitzgerald wrote.

See all of Tuesday's results: Hinsdale/Clarendon Hills | Burr Ridge