4 People Are Now Running For Hoboken Mayor: 2 More Announce Candidacies

HOBOKEN, NJ — Two more Hoboken council members announced this week that they're running for mayor in the November 2025 election.

Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher and Councilman Michael Russo both said they will run.

That brings to four the number of candidates who've announced. All are current or past government officials.

Two-term Mayor Ravi Bhalla is leaving to run for Assembly this year. Unlike mayoral races, Assembly races are partisan, so he will likely face a challenge in June to be the Democratic nominee. READ MORE: Bhalla Says He Won't Run For Third Term As Hoboken's Mayor

Mayoral Field of Four

The first to announce her candidacy for mayor was Councilwoman Emily Jabbour, a well-known official who has been elected twice on a ticket with Bhalla.

Last week, in a bit of a surprise, Dini Ajmani, the former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S Treasury, said she's running.

Fisher And Russo

Unlike Jabbour, both Councilwoman Fisher and Councilman Russo have been critical of Bhalla's administration at times.

Fisher has represented the 2nd Ward, the northeast section of town, since 2016. She works in finance. She's known for keeping her constituents informed, including with a detailed newsletter. Her website is here.

Russo is a doctor of physical therapy. He has represented the 3rd Ward, the southeastern part of town, for more than 20 years. He's the son of late Mayor and Councilman Anthony Russo. His campaign website is here.

Council Seats Will Open

This Nov. 4, Hoboken residents will also be able to vote for up to three council members at large, representing the entire town. Often, mayoral candidates run with a ticket of three council hopefuls.

Hoboken mayor and council elections are non-partisan.

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