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The governing bodies in two Gloucester County towns that only recently came under Republican control will revert to Democratic majorities as a result of this year's general election, according to results posted Tuesday night.

Voters in West Deptford and Washington Township narrowly swung Democratic, just a few years after residents in both municipalities handed control to the GOP.

In West Deptford, the three-year Republican domination was halted as Mayor Ray Chintall and Committeeman John Keuler Jr. lost to Democratic challengers Adam Reid and James Mehaffey.

Reid and Mehaffey will join Committeewoman Denice Dicarlo, currently the sole Democrat on the governing body, and two Republicans.

Among the key points of contention between the parties is the town's finances, including a municipal debt of nearly $150 million.

At the polls Tuesday, some voters made note of the high debt burden.

"It's huge," said Kurt Deuter, 51, a registered Republican who voted for another term for Chintall and Keuler.

Michelle Love, 36 and a registered Democrat, said she and her husband had recently bought a house in town and were concerned about taxes. Love said she believed Reid and Mehaffey would work to lower the burden.

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Democrats regain power in two Glouco towns