The Jersey City mayoral election on May 12, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term. The incumbent mayor is seeking re-election amid challenges focused on public safety, economic development, and municipal reform.
The Jersey City mayoral election on May 12, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term. The incumbent mayor is seeking re-election amid challenges focused on public safety, economic development, and municipal reform.
Voters in Jersey City can register online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local municipal clerk's office. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; early voting is available at designated locations from May 2 to May 10, and vote-by-mail ballots must be requested by May 5 and received by close of polls on May 12.