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Hudson County, New Jersey

Hudson County Commissioner, District 2

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One candidate is tracked for Hudson County Commissioner, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William O'Dea. Candidate information follows official Hudson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

No Republican filed; incumbent William O'Dea (D), Chairperson Pro-Tempore of the board, is unopposed in November.

William O'Dea

Democratic · Incumbent

William O'Dea is Chairperson Pro-Tempore of the Hudson County Board of Commissioners and works as Deputy Executive Director of the Elizabeth Development Company, per his official county biography. A Jersey City native who previously served two terms on the Jersey City Council, he was first elected county commissioner in 1997 and is now serving his eighth full term. He is unopposed for re-election as the District 2 commissioner. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for William O'Dea.

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Candidate roster from official Hudson County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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