Middlesex County Sheriff

Middlesex County, NJ

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Mildred Scott

Democratic

In office since January 2026

Next Election

Nov 7, 2028

Filing Window

Jan 1, 2028 - Jun 6, 2028

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

75 Bayard Street, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Phone: 732-745-4202

Fee & signature requirements

100 signatures

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

Primary Type Partisan
Primary Date Jun 6, 2028
Primary Filing Open Deadline: Mar 27, 2028
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