CALDWELLS, NJ — Several local candidates have filed to run in 2026 primary elections in Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell.
Democratic and Republican candidates will compete for their party’s nomination in a primary election on Tuesday, June 2. The winners will match up against any independent or third-party candidates for all the marbles in a general election on Nov. 3.
Here's who filed to run in the Caldwells, according to the Essex County Clerk’s Office:
CALDWELL
Mayor (four year term):
Borough Council (three year term, two seats available):
NORTH CALDWELL
Mayor (four year term):
Borough Council (three year term, two seats available):
WEST CALDWELL
Mayor (four year term):
Township Council (three year term, two seats available):
In addition to the the local races in the Caldwells, voters will get to cast ballots for several county and federal seats. Primary races are taking place for U.S. senator, U.S. House of Representatives seats in the 10th and 11th districts, Essex County executive and the Essex County Board of Commissioners.
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VOTER INFORMATION
Election Day for the 2026 primary takes place on June 2. Early in-person voting will take place from May 26 to May 31.
Here are a couple of other important dates for voters in the Caldwells to keep in mind if they plan to cast a ballot in the primary, according to the Essex County Board of Elections:
Unsure if you’re registered? Need to find your local polling place? Planning to vote by mail? Learn more at the New Jersey state voter online portal here.
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