What party is Orlando Cruz?

Orlando Cruz is running as a Democrat.

Is Orlando Cruz the incumbent?

Yes. Orlando Cruz currently holds this office.

Who is Orlando Cruz running against?

Edward "Ed" Leonard, Bill J. Rodriguez and Nicholas Veliky, for Passaic County Board of County Commissioners.

Should I vote for Orlando Cruz?

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

Orlando Cruz

Democrat · Candidate for Passaic County Board of County Commissioners · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

In office now

Orlando Cruz is the County Commissioner. Orlando Cruz'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.

4 candidates ran for Passaic County Board of County Commissioners in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Orlando Cruz

Passaic County Commissioner. Cruz is an incumbent Passaic County Commissioner seeking a full three-year term.

What they say they'll focus on:

Strengthening county services for residents
Keeping the county affordable
Public safety

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, 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 Orlando Cruz that we can reliably source yet.

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

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Also running

Edward "Ed" Leonard · Republican
Bill J. Rodriguez · Republican
Nicholas Veliky · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Orlando Cruz?: Orlando Cruz is running as a Democrat.
Is Orlando Cruz the incumbent?: Yes. Orlando Cruz currently holds this office.
What does the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners 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 Orlando Cruz running against?: Edward "Ed" Leonard, Bill J. Rodriguez and Nicholas Veliky, for Passaic County Board of County Commissioners.
Should I vote for Orlando Cruz?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Orlando Cruz's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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