George A. Zapata

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1 candidate ran for Kearny Town Council, Ward 1 (Hudson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Kearny voters.

About George A. Zapata

Kearny First Ward councilman. A first-generation American and first in his family to graduate college, he won a Kearny Board of Education seat at 19 and was elected First Ward councilman in November 2022. In 2023 he was appointed clerk to the Hudson County Board of Commissioners; he sought re-election in 2026 on the Team Kearny slate.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Continuing the current council's work for residents

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What party is George A. Zapata?

George A. Zapata is running as a Democrat.

Is George A. Zapata the incumbent?

Yes. George A. Zapata currently holds this office.

What does the Kearny Town Council, Ward 1 seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

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