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

Closed

Jan 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
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