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Jersey City City Council Election

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 21, 2026
Current holder:Joyce Watterman(Democratic)

The Jersey City City Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine representation for all nine wards of Jersey City, New Jersey. Voters will elect one council member per ward to serve four-year terms on the municipal legislative body.

About This Race

The Jersey City City Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine representation for all nine wards of Jersey City, New Jersey. Voters will elect one council member per ward to serve four-year terms on the municipal legislative body.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 10, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Jersey City, residents must be registered by April 21, 2026. Eligible voters can register online through the New Jersey Division of Elections, by mail, or in person at the Hudson County Clerk’s Office. Early voting is available from April 28 to May 10, 2026, at designated sites across Hudson County, and vote-by-mail ballots must be requested by May 5 and returned by close of polls on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Joyce Watterman

Jersey City City Council Member At-Large

Biography

Joyce Watterman is the current Council President and a longtime public servant who has represented Jersey City residents for over two decades. She is running for re-election to continue advancing affordable housing, public safety, and youth development initiatives across the city.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Fernando Silva

Jersey City City Council Member At-Large

Biography

Fernando Silva is a community organizer and small business owner running on a platform of government transparency, police accountability, and equitable development in Jersey City’s neighborhoods. He emphasizes grassroots engagement and reducing municipal corruption.

Campaign Website

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