Camden City Mayor
Camden, NJ
Current Incumbent
Victor Carstarphen
Democratic
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2029 - Jun 5, 2029
Term Length
4 years
Salary
$130,000/year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be at least 18 years of age // U.S. citizen // Must have lived in the municipality for at least one year // Must be a registered voter in the municipality // Must be without debt or other financial obligations to the municipality // Must be without felony convictions or other injurious criminal activity
Filing information
Elections office
520 Market Street Room 105, Camden, NJ 08101
Phone: 856-757-7223
Fee & signature requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of the total votes cast in district by political party in the last primary election for general assembly (party candidates); 2% of the total votes cast in the district in the last general election for general assembly (independent candidates)
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).