What party is Carlos Pomares?

Carlos Pomares is running as a Democrat.

Who is Carlos Pomares running against?

Frank Contella, for Essex County Board of County Commissioners, District 5.

Should I vote for Carlos Pomares?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Carlos Pomares's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Carlos Pomares

Democrat · Candidate for Essex County Board of County Commissioners, District 5 · November 3, 2026

In office now

Carlos Pomares is the County Commissioner, District 5. Carlos Pomares's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

2 candidates ran for Essex County Board of County Commissioners, District 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

There is a donor-based score from their 2016 campaign for other, but it rests on only 7 donors, too few to place Carlos Pomares reliably (we need at least 20).

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Quick answers

What party is Carlos Pomares?: Carlos Pomares is running as a Democrat.
What does the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, District 5 seat do?: Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who is Carlos Pomares running against?: Frank Contella, for Essex County Board of County Commissioners, District 5.
Should I vote for Carlos Pomares?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Carlos Pomares's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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