Essex County Commissioner – District 2
District 2, Essex County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas
Democratic
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
ClosedJan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026
Term Length
3 years
Position Type
Part Time
Salary
$37,994 / year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the county, and a U.S. Citizen.
Filing information
Elections office
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-621-4921
Fee & signature requirements
No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: 100.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 5, 2029
Primary Filing
Open
Deadline: Mar 26, 2029