Trenton City Mayor (Mercer County)

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Also on Mercer County ballots

• Trenton City Council, At-Large

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 46 of 50 precincts reporting: Corey Isiah McNAIR 4,592 (37.3%), W. Reed Gusciora 2,877 (23.4%), Austin J. Edwards 1,768 (14.4%), Jasi Edwards 1,547 (12.6%), Rolando Ramos 1,223 (9.9%), Edward Forchion 311 (2.5%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Trenton City Mayor (Mercer County) in 2026?

W. Reed Gusciora, Corey Isiah McNair, Austin Edwards, Rolando Ramos, Jasi Edwards, Robin M. Vaughn and Edward Forchion.

Who is the incumbent?

W. Reed Gusciora currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who should I vote for in the Trenton City Mayor (Mercer County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.