Lansdale Borough News.
Fuller, Carroll, Oglesby, Herbert and Yetter secure wins as voters continue Borough’s progressive trajectory
Democrats will unofficially maintain full control of Lansdale Borough Council after Election Day saw clean sweeps across all three wards, ensuring the continuation of the party’s leadership team through 2026 and beyond.
According to unofficial totals from Montgomery County Voter Services, Council President Mary Fuller and outgoing Mayor Garry Herbert won the two open Ward 1 seats, with Herbert replacing Rachael Bollens, who was elected mayor.
In Ward 2, Andrew Carroll retained his seat uncontested, and in Ward 3, incumbents Carrie Oglesby and Mike Yetter secured decisive victories.
Fuller and Herbert lead the transition
Fuller led all Ward 1 vote-getters with 1,214 votes (895 Election Day + 319 mail-in) in her re-election campaign, while Herbert followed with 1,013 votes (755 Election Day + 258 mail-in).
Fuller’s re-election and Herbert’s return to the council dais, as councilman, mark a smooth continuation of the governing coalition that has directed major infrastructure and downtown revitalization projects during the past 10-15 years.
Turnout in Ward 1 reached 41.8 percent (1,637 ballots cast of 3,916 registered).
Carroll coasts in single-candidate race
Carroll earned 1,283 votes (912 Election Day + 371 mail-in) in the Ward 2 contest, which listed only his name on the ballot. He was first appointed to fill a mid-term vacancy in 2020.
Voter turnout stood at 44.9 percent, with 1,667 ballots cast of 3,715 registered.
Oglesby and Yetter re-elected by comfortable margins
In Ward 3, Oglesby and Yetter won re-election with commanding leads, continuing their joint focus on community development, pedestrian safety and the borough’s comprehensive-plan rollout.
Oglesby led with 1,373 votes (1,034 Election Day + 339 mail-in), followed by Yetter with 1,232 (946 Election Day + 286 mail-in).
The two ran unopposed for the ward’s two seats, drawing 2,605 total votes, with 48.9 percent turnout (1,889 of 3,863 registered voters).
Yetter thanked Lansdale voters for their confidence in him, saying he was honored to continue serving Ward 3 denizens.
“We have important work ahead as we build on great momentum to keep Lansdale financially sound, to support our police in keeping our community safe, and in driving economic development and investment across the Borough,” Yetter said.
He also congratulated his colleagues on their successful reelections, including Mayor Garry Herbert, who is leaving his mayor role to become a Ward 2 councilman.
“He has been a tremendous voice for inclusion, positive change, and growth in Lansdale and I look forward to working with him as a strong voice on Borough Council,” Yetter said.
The all-Democratic council will work alongside newly elected Mayor Rachael Bollens, the first woman ever elected to the borough’s top post, ensuring policy continuity on infrastructure modernization, business-district support, and public-safety investment.
"After 154 years, I’m excited to see Mayor-elect Bollens lead Lansdale as our first woman and working mom to be Lansdale’s Mayor. She has great plans to bring her own style, energy, and ideas to the role," Yetter said. "Rachael will represent all Lansdale residents with distinction -- that was core to her campaign. But as a hard working, single parent, she knows first hand what it means to raise a family in Lansdale and what it means to our families to have thriving parks, safe streets, and successful businesses."
