Race For West Orange Mayor Heats Up: Here Are The Candidates For 2026 Election

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The stage is officially set for a hyper-competitive mayor race in West Orange this November.

Voters in West Orange will be faced with several choices for mayor in the 2026 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Here are the candidates and their slogans, in the order they appear on the ballot:

• Joe Krakoviak – “Together, We Can Do Better!” (learn more about this candidate here)
• Tammy Williams – “Moving Forward Together” (learn more about this candidate here)
• Susan McCartney – “Integrity. Investment. Innovation.” (learn more about this candidate here)
• Susan Scarpa – “Take No Money, Owe No Favors” (learn more about this candidate here)
• Joyce Rudin – “Honesty, Integrity, Accountability” (learn more about this candidate here)
• Phillip Orphanidis – “West Orange Deserves Better” (learn more about this candidate here)
• Brian Rock – “Experience & Leadership = Progress” (learn more about this candidate here)

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