The Paterson Mayoral Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, the state's third-largest city. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates typically align with major parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, budget, and public safety.
The Paterson Mayoral Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, the state's third-largest city. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates typically align with major parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, budget, and public safety.
To vote in the Paterson mayoral election, residents must be registered U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and have resided in New Jersey for 30 days prior to the election. Voters can cast ballots in person at their assigned polling place on Election Day, during the early voting period from April 28 to May 10, 2026, or by applying for a vote-by-mail ballot through the Passaic County Clerk’s Office. Valid photo ID is not required for most voters, but first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification.