The Jersey City City Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and oversight of city services. All nine city council seats are up for election, with six ward-based seats and three at-large positions contested.
The Jersey City City Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and oversight of city services. All nine city council seats are up for election, with six ward-based seats and three at-large positions contested.
To vote in the Jersey City City Council Election, residents must be registered to vote by April 9, 2028. Registration can be completed online via the New Jersey Department of State’s website, by mail, or in person at the Hudson County Clerk’s Office. Early voting begins April 25 and runs through May 4, 2028, at designated sites across Jersey City. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in the jurisdiction or if their registration is incomplete.