Run for office in Bergen County, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.
Bergen County has 5 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 8, 2027. There are also 3 school board and local district races open to Bergen County residents.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack School Board | Nov 6, 2029 | Jul 30, 2029 |
| Hackensack School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Hackensack School Board | Nov 2, 2027 | TBD |
About these offices
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Bergen County races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen County Commissioner | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Bergen County Sheriff | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Bergen County Commissioner | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Bergen County Commissioner | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 5, 2029 |
| Bergen County Executive | Nov 5, 2030 | Jun 4, 2030 |
About these offices
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.
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