northeast region · NJ
The Newark Mayoral Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of New Jersey's largest city. The incumbent mayor is not seeking re-election, making this an open race with significant attention on public safety, economic development, and education reform.
Incumbent: Dupree Kelly
The Newark City Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the representatives for all nine wards of Newark, New Jersey. Voters will elect one council member per ward to serve four-year terms, with all council seats up for election in this municipal contest.
Incumbent: Steven Fulop
The Jersey City mayoral election on May 12, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term. The incumbent mayor is seeking re-election amid challenges focused on public safety, economic development, and municipal reform.
Incumbent: Joyce Watterman
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.
Incumbent: Andre Sayegh
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.
Incumbent: Michael Jackson
The Paterson City Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine members of the municipal legislative body for Paterson, New Jersey. Voters will elect council representatives from the city's six wards, as well as any at-large seats, to serve four-year terms overseeing local policies, budget approvals, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Christian Bollwage
The Elizabeth mayoral election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey, the fourth-largest city in the state. The elected official will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, public safety, budget, and local policy implementation.
Incumbent: Chris Bollwage
The Elizabeth City Council Election in New Jersey will be held on May 12, 2026, to elect members of the municipal governing body. The city council is responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and oversight of city services in Elizabeth, New Jersey's fourth-largest city.
Incumbent: Sam Joshi
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.
The Edison Township Council Election will be held on May 12, 2026, to fill three of the seven seats on the municipal council. These four-year terms are part of Edison's nonpartisan municipal government structure, where council members serve staggered terms and are elected at-large.
Incumbent: John E. McCormac
The Woodbridge Mayoral Election will be held on May 12, 2026, to elect the mayor of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. This municipal election determines the chief executive of the township, responsible for overseeing local government operations, public safety, budgeting, and community development.
Incumbent: John E. Mitchum
The Woodbridge Township Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the composition of the municipal governing body in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Voters will elect council members to serve four-year terms, with seats up for election across multiple wards. This nonpartisan municipal election influences local policy on zoning, public safety, budgeting, and infrastructure.
The New Jersey Statewide Primary Election on June 2, 2026, is a partisan primary election where voters select nominees for various state and federal offices, including the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and statewide executive positions. This election determines which candidates will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026.
The New Jersey U.S. Senate Primary Election on June 2, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's Class I U.S. Senate seat. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to challenge the incumbent U.S. Senator or run for an open seat, depending on the incumbent's status.
Incumbent: Thomas H. Kean Jr.
The 2026 New Jersey U.S. House primary elections will be held on June 2, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for New Jersey's 12 congressional districts. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Philip Murphy
The 2026 New Jersey Statewide General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect candidates for various state offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, and General Assembly seats. Voters will also decide on statewide ballot measures and local races depending on their district.
Incumbent: Andy Kim
The 2026 New Jersey U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of New Jersey. Voters will choose between major party candidates to serve a six-year term in the U.S. Senate beginning January 3, 2027.
Incumbent: Tom Kean Jr.
The 2026 New Jersey U.S. House General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect representatives for all 12 congressional districts in New Jersey. Voters will choose from candidates nominated by political parties or running as independents to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.
Incumbent: Kean Jr.
The New Jersey Statewide Primary Election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various state and federal offices, including seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the New Jersey General Assembly, and county-level positions. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2027.
Incumbent: Thomas H. Kean Jr.
The 2027 New Jersey U.S. House Primary Elections will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 12 congressional districts in New Jersey. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election on November 2, 2027, to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Phil Murphy
The 2027 New Jersey Statewide General Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect officials for various state-level offices, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the New Jersey General Assembly, and other statewide positions. This election determines the leadership and policy direction of New Jersey for the upcoming term.
Incumbent: Tom Kean Jr.
The 2027 New Jersey U.S. House general election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect representatives for all 12 congressional districts in New Jersey. Voters will choose members to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress, with each district race determining federal representation.
Incumbent: Ras J. Baraka
The Newark Mayoral Election will be held on May 9, 2028, to elect the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the state's largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget.
Incumbent: LaMonica McIver
The Newark City Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body for New Jersey's largest city. Voters will elect members to the nine-member Newark Municipal Council, which consists of five ward-based seats and four at-large positions, all serving four-year terms.
Incumbent: Steven M. Fulop
The Jersey City mayoral election on May 9, 2028, will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term. The mayor oversees municipal operations, public safety, budgeting, and policy implementation for New Jersey's second-largest city.
Incumbent: Joyce Watterman
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.
Incumbent: Andre Sayegh
The Paterson Mayoral Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the next mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, the state's third-largest city. The office oversees city administration, public safety, budgeting, and local services, with significant implications for urban policy and community development.
Incumbent: Luis Vega
The Paterson City Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the composition of the Municipal Council for Paterson, New Jersey's third-largest city. All nine council seats are up for election, with six members elected from single-member wards and three elected at-large, giving voters a direct role in shaping local policy on public safety, housing, and economic development.
Incumbent: Christian Bollwage
The Elizabeth Mayoral Election in New Jersey will be held on May 9, 2028, to elect the mayor of the city of Elizabeth. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive responsible for overseeing local government operations, public safety, budgeting, and community development initiatives.
Incumbent: Carlos Torres
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.
Incumbent: Sam Joshi
The Edison Mayoral Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the next mayor of Edison Township, New Jersey. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, appointing department heads, and proposing the annual budget.
The Edison Township Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the composition of the municipal governing body in Edison Township, New Jersey. Voters will elect members to the Township Council, which holds legislative authority over local ordinances, budgets, and community services.
Incumbent: John E. McCormac
The Woodbridge Mayoral Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the next mayor of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the township, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation.
The Woodbridge Township Council Election on May 9, 2028, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Voters will elect candidates to fill available seats on the township council, which is responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and overseeing municipal services.
The New Jersey Statewide Primary Election on June 6, 2028, is a partisan primary in which voters select nominees for various state and federal offices, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, gubernatorial, and legislative races. As of now, the specific offices and candidates vary by district, but the primary determines which candidates from each party will appear on the general election ballot in November 2028.
Incumbent: Cory Booker
The 2028 New Jersey U.S. Senate primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Cory Booker, who is running for re-election. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2028.
The New Jersey U.S. House Primary Elections on June 6, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 12 congressional districts in the state. Winners of these primaries will advance to the general election in November 2028 to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Phil Murphy
The New Jersey Statewide General Election on November 7, 2028, will feature contests for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, all 120 seats in the New Jersey Legislature (40 Senate and 80 Assembly), and various local offices including county executives, sheriffs, and municipal positions. This election occurs midway through the 2025–2029 gubernatorial term and is expected to be highly competitive, with control of the Legislature and key local governments at stake.
The 2028 New Jersey U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of New Jersey. Voters will choose between the Democratic and Republican nominees to serve a six-year term in the U.S. Senate beginning January 3, 2029.
The 2028 New Jersey U.S. House general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect representatives for all 12 congressional districts in New Jersey. Voters will choose members to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress, with each district deciding its representative based on plurality voting.