19 candidates are running in the city’s municipal elections to fill six city council seats on Tuesday.
Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m.
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1st Ward
Three candidates are running in the 1st Ward: Antoinette Brevard, Michael Jackson*, and Veronica Ovalles. Read our coverage of the 1st Ward election before heading to the polls.
2nd Ward
Four men are looking to capture the 2nd Ward council seat. Candidates are: Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman*, Eddie Gonzalez, Aslon Goow, and Shahin Khalique. Read up on the candidates and issues before going to vote.
3rd Ward
Four candidates are running in the 3rd Ward: William McKoy*, Lilisa Mimms, Flavio Rivera, and Kenneth Simmons. Read our coverage of the 3rd Ward council race.
4th Ward
Three candidates are battling to represent the city’s 4th Ward. Candidates are Ruby Cotton*, Della Fischer, and Juan Kivelier Sosa. Research the issues and candidates before heading to the polls by visiting our coverage page for the 4th Ward election.
5th Ward
Three candidates are seeking to represent the city’s 5th Ward. Candidates are Chrystal Cleaves, Wendy Guzman, and Luis Velez. Read our coverage of the 5th Ward election.
6th Ward
Two men are running in the 6th Ward race: Al Abdelaziz and Andre Sayegh*. Visit our 6th Ward coverage page to research issues and candidates before heading to the polls.
* denotes incumbent.
After the polls close at 8 p.m. Paterson Times will have full coverage of the election results.