Run for office in Trenton, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Mercer County races open to Trenton residents.
Trenton has 8 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 6, 2028. Trenton residents are also eligible to run for Mercer County offices — the next filing deadline is June 8, 2027.
Trenton municipal races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton City Council - East Ward | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Trenton City Council - South Ward | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Trenton City Council - North Ward | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Trenton City Council - West Ward | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Trenton City Council - At Large | Nov 5, 2030 | Jun 4, 2030 |
| Trenton City Mayor | Nov 5, 2030 | Jun 4, 2030 |
About these offices
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton City School Board | Nov 2, 2027 | TBD |
| Trenton City School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | 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.
Mercer County races (open to Trenton residents)
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Commissioner | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Mercer County Executive | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Mercer County Commissioner | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Mercer County Sheriff | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 5, 2029 |
| Mercer County Commissioner | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 5, 2029 |
| Mercer County Clerk | 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 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.
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.
County clerks are responsible for the recording of deeds, mortgages/property liens, passports & photos, notary public commissions, vote-by-mail ballots, DD214 recording, veteran & county ID cards, trade names, notary services, college chargebacks, tax maps & filed maps, historical records, newspapers & archival microfilm, and wedding ceremonies.
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