Bill O'Dea

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.

1 candidate ran for Hudson County Commissioner (Jersey City district on ballot forms 9 and 16) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Bill O'Dea

Hudson County Commissioner. Lifelong Jersey City resident who has served on the Hudson County Board of Commissioners since first winning the seat in 1997; seeking a ninth term representing Jersey City's District 2. Ran for Jersey City mayor in 2025.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Hold public meetings at 6 p.m. and restore five-minute public comment
• Budget oversight as federal pandemic funding ends
• Oppose ICE enforcement activities in the county
• Keep acute hospital care accessible in Jersey City
• Require affordable and workforce housing on county-owned development sites

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Bill O'Dea that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Bill O'Dea yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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What party is Bill O'Dea?

Bill O'Dea is running as a Democrat.

Is Bill O'Dea the incumbent?

Yes. Bill O'Dea currently holds this office.

What does the Hudson County Commissioner (Jersey City district on ballot forms 9 and 16) 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.

Should I vote for Bill O'Dea?

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