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Elizabeth City Council Election

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 18, 2028
Current holder:Carlos Torres(Democratic)

The Elizabeth City Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the members of the municipal governing body for Elizabeth, New Jersey. Voters will elect council representatives from the city's six wards, with each ward electing one council member to serve a four-year term.

About This Race

The Elizabeth City Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the members of the municipal governing body for Elizabeth, New Jersey. Voters will elect council representatives from the city's six wards, with each ward electing one council member to serve a four-year term.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 18, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the Elizabeth City Council Election, New Jersey residents must be registered to vote by April 18, 2028. Voters can cast their ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from April 27 to May 5, 2028, or by submitting a vote-by-mail ballot, which must be requested by April 30, 2028 and received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Carlos Torres

Elizabeth City Council Member, Ward 1

Biography

Carlos Torres is a lifelong Elizabeth resident and public school teacher who has served on the Elizabeth City Council since 2020. He is running for re-election to continue advocating for public education funding, infrastructure improvements, and community policing initiatives in Ward 1.

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Republican

Maria Lopez

Elizabeth City Council Member, Ward 1

Biography

Maria Lopez is a small business owner and former Elizabeth Planning Board member who has lived in Ward 1 for over 15 years. She is running to bring fiscal responsibility, support for local businesses, and stronger code enforcement to address quality-of-life concerns in her ward.

Campaign Website

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