Perth Amboy City Council (Middlesex County)

What this office does

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.

Candidates

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Also on Middlesex County ballots

• Carteret Borough Mayor
• Carteret Borough Council
• Cranbury Township Committee
• Dunellen Borough Council
• East Brunswick Township Council
• Helmetta Borough Council
• Highland Park Borough Council
• Jamesburg Borough Council
• Metuchen Borough Council
• Middlesex Borough Council
• Milltown Borough Council
• New Brunswick City Mayor
• New Brunswick City Council
• North Brunswick Township Council
• Piscataway Township Council, Ward 1
• Piscataway Township Council, Ward 2

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Quick answers

Who is running for Perth Amboy City Council (Middlesex County) in 2026?

Jose Amarante (Republican), Maria E. Rodriguez (Republican), Aaron Yunes (Republican), Milady Tejeda (Democrat), Hailey Cruz Batista (Democrat) and Kenneth L. Gonzalez (Democrat).

Who is the incumbent?

Milady Tejeda and Hailey Cruz Batista currently holds this office.

What does this office 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.

Who should I vote for in the Perth Amboy City Council (Middlesex County) race?

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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.