Bergen County Sheriff
Bergen County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Anthony Cureton
Democratic
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2027 - Jun 8, 2027
Term Length
3 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
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.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Eligible voter and resident of the district for which office is sought
Filing information
Elections office
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-336-7020
Fee & signature requirements
100 signatures
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 8, 2027
Primary Filing
Open
Deadline: Mar 29, 2027