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Demetrius Eley R
Republican
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New Jersey: Essex County Commissioner
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
A member of the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, which sets the county budget and runs county services such as roads, parks and the jail. It is a 3-year term.
This race appears only on ballots in this district.
Election Quick Facts
October 13, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting in person
October 27, 2026Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections
2026 Candidates
9 certified for the general electionCM
Christine McGrath D
Democratic
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Daniela Ferreira Almeida R
Republican
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Douglas Freeman R
Republican
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Abdur R. Yasin D
Democratic
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Deborah Engel D
Democratic
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Sahwa DeFrank R
Republican
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Wayne Richardson D
Democratic
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Wynnie-Fred Victor Hinds I
Nomination by petition: Let's Wynn This!
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