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Essex County, New Jersey

Essex County Commissioner, District 4

Luciano and Kraemer are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Essex County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Democrat Leonard Luciano, who has held the seat since 2011, faces Republican Adam Kraemer, per the New Jersey Globe. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Leonard M. Luciano, is on the ballot.

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Leonard M. Luciano

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Leonard M. Luciano has served as the District 4 Essex County Commissioner since 2011 and is seeking re-election in November 2026, per the New Jersey Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Adam Kraemer

Republican

Biography

Adam Kraemer is the Republican nominee for the District 4 Essex County Commissioner seat. He previously ran unsuccessfully against incumbent Joseph DiVincenzo for county executive in 2022, per the New Jersey Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Essex County Commissioner, District 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Essex County Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leonard M. Luciano and Adam Kraemer. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Essex County Commissioner, District 4 election in New Jersey?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Jersey are on the New Jersey election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Essex County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Essex County ExecutiveEssex County Commissioner At-LargeEssex County Commissioner, District 1See all 7 Essex County races
Candidate profiles
Leonard M. Luciano, full profileAdam Kraemer, full profileOfficial New Jersey election office