Hoboken Mayoral Runoff Election Guide: Who's Running, Where To Vote

HOBOKEN, NJ — Six candidates ran for Hoboken mayor last month, and none of them commanded more than 50 percent of the vote. So the top two vote-getters are heading to a runoff election on Tuesday.

Incumbent City Council members Emily Jabbour and Michael Russo are vying for the top spot. The race is non-partisan and both are registered Democrats.

Profiles and Q&A's of the candidates are linked below.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and residents can vote by mail using the mailboxes or voter drop boxes until 8 p.m. as well.

Patch will post the results on Tuesday night as the numbers come in. Come back to Hoboken Patch for the results.

Here is some recent coverage of both campaigns:

• Will Either Candidate Be Independent?
• 'Positive' Campaigns Don't Last Long
• What Do The 'Poles' Say?

How To Vote?

The polls will be open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find your polling place by inputting your address here.

The city said in a message, "Please note, if your polling location is the AJ Demarest school, voting will take place in trailers located on Garden Street between Fourth and Fifth Street. Temporary No Parking signs will be posted in advance."

Not sure how else the candidates differ? Patch posted profiles and Q&A with them last month. Read them here:

• Emily Jabbour
• Michael Russo

In addition, the six top vote-getters for three open spots on the Hoboken City Council are vying for those spots Tuesday. While the candidates have aligned with a mayoral ticket, voters can choose any three.

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Hoboken's salary ordinance states that the next mayor will be paid $130,000.

The Hoboken City Council members are paid $35,000. The council president and vice president start at $40,000 and $37,500, plus benefits.

More Voting Details

For New Jersey voter information and procedures, look here.

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