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Edison Mayoral Election

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 12, 2026
Current holder:Sam Joshi(Democratic)

The Edison Mayoral Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Edison, New Jersey, the state's fifth-most populous municipality. The office oversees city government, public safety, infrastructure, and local budgeting in a diverse suburban community of over 100,000 residents.

About This Race

The Edison Mayoral Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Edison, New Jersey, the state's fifth-most populous municipality. The office oversees city government, public safety, infrastructure, and local budgeting in a diverse suburban community of over 100,000 residents.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 12, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 8, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Edison mayoral election, New Jersey residents must be registered by April 12, 2026, either online through the NJ Division of Elections, by mail, or in person at their municipal clerk's office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; early voting is available from April 25 to May 8 at designated sites, and vote-by-mail ballots must be requested by May 4 and received by close of polls on May 12. Valid ID is required for first-time mail voters or if registration information cannot be verified.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Sam Joshi

Mayor of Edison

Biography

Sam Joshi is the incumbent mayor of Edison, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. A lifelong Edison resident and former councilman, he is running for re-election to continue his work on fiscal responsibility, public safety improvements, and expanding affordable housing initiatives.

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Republican

Joseph C. Krajcik

Mayor of Edison

Biography

Joseph C. Krajcik is a Edison Township Council member representing the First Ward and a licensed professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in municipal infrastructure. He is running to replace the current mayor, citing concerns over rising taxes, traffic congestion, and the need for greater government transparency.

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