The results of the fifth ballot in the election for Twelfth Bishop of New Jersey:

Diocese of New Jersey – Election of XII Bishop — Ballot 5

The report on the results of Ballot No. 5. Note that names are listed in the randomized order that they appear on the ballot.

Name	Total Clergy	Total Lay	Total Votes
The Rev. Canon Melissa M. Skelton	44	124	168
The Rev. Canon William H. Stokes	124	204	328
The Rev. Dr. Allen F. Robinson	18	40	58
Voids:	0	2	2

Clergy votes cast = 186 (clergy majority = 94)

Lay votes cast = 386 (lay majority = 185)

For an election of bishop a majority is required in both the order of laity and the order of clergy.

The Reverend Canon William (“Chip”) H. Stokes is elected bishop