Essex County Executive
Essex County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Joseph N. DiVincenzo
Democratic
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
ClosedJan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$136,656 per year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
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.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be at least 18 years old, be a resident of the County they are running for office in, and be a citizen
Filing information
Elections office
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-621-4921
Fee & signature requirements
The Petition must contain at least 100 valid signatures for a County office position
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 4, 2030
Primary Filing
Open
Deadline: Mar 25, 2030