Local election in New Jersey, US
2025 Hoboken mayoral election November 4, 2025
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The2025 Hoboken mayoral election took place on November 4, 2025, to elect themayor of Hoboken, New Jersey . Incumbent MayorRavinder Bhalla announced that he would not seek re-election for a third term on January 10, 2025.[ 1] State Assembly seat forNew Jersey's 32nd legislative district .[ 2]
No candidate reached 50% of the vote, and a runoff election was scheduled for December 2, 2025, between Michael Russo andEmily Jabbour .[ 3]
Councilwoman at-large Emily Jabbour defeated 3rd Ward Councilman Michael Russo in the runoff election, becoming the mayor-elect of Hoboken.[ 4]
Advanced to the runoff [ edit ] Emily Jabbour, at-large councilmember[ 5] Michael Russo, councilmember from the 3rd ward and son of former mayorAnthony Russo [ 6] Eliminated in the first round [ edit ] Emily Jabbour
Local officials Phil Cohen, vice president of theHoboken city council from the 5th ward[ 11] Jim Doyle, president of theHoboken city council at-large[ 12] Labor unions Organizations Emily Jabbour
2025 mayoral candidates State legislators Local officials Michael Russo
2025 mayoral candidates Local officials Mike DeFusco, former councilmember from the 1st ward[ 26] Paul Presinzano, councilmember from the 1st ward[ 27] Party officials Jabbour won 53.8% of the vote, defeating Russo, who garnered 46.2%. Jabbour carried 4 of Hoboken's 6 council wards, including those of 2025 mayoral candidates Tiffanie Fisher (51.3%-48.7%) and Ruben Ramos (52.8%-47.2%), both of whom had endorsed Russo in the runoff.[ 29] [ 30] [ 31]
Additionally, each of the 3 candidates on Jabbour's at-large council slate were elected.[ 29] [ 32]
2025 Hoboken mayoral runoff Party Candidate Votes % Nonpartisan Emily Jabbour 6,664 53.78% Nonpartisan Michael Russo 5,728 46.22% Total votes 12,392 100.00
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