Hoboken’s elections will commence on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The non-partisan municipal elections will determine who will hold office from 2026 to 2030. Notably, five candidates have announced their intention to run for mayor. Compared to the last mayoral election, in which there was only one candidate, this year’s election is set to be more intense and feature a variety of candidates with different platforms.
Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken’s current mayor, stated that he wouldn’t run for a third term. On January 10, he announced that 2025 was his last year as mayor and that he plans to pursue public service through a different path. “It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve as the Mayor of Hoboken, and I’m confident in the coming years, the best is yet to come,” Bhalla concluded. Instead, he decided to run for New Jersey’s 32nd Assembly District.
On January 13, Councilwoman Emily Jabbour announced her intention to run for mayor.
She claims she will focus on better schools, safer neighborhoods, improved constituent services, accessible public transportation, and more transparency and accountability in decisions and taxpayer money spent. “As a mom, you better believe I’ve got a long to-do list with new ideas to continue improving our community and make Hoboken a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” she states.
The second candidate, Dini Ajmani, announced her candidacy on February 13. She was the former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S Treasury. Ajmani will emphasize lowering rents and taxes, creating additional parking, maintaining Hoboken’s charm, and bringing back a sense of safety. Ajmani says, “Like every Hoboken family, we are so proud of our city and want to ensure it remains strong, protected, and above all, affordable — both now and in the future.”
The next candidate, Michael Russo, stated his intentions to run on February 18. He is a Hoboken Councilman dedicated to making living less expensive, increasing the housing supply, fixing parking, supporting local schools, and creating projects to benefit everyone. “I promise to be a Mayor who’s willing to work on the big picture while also listening to feedback from residents each and every day—and since my early years in politics, I’ve listened to people who love what I have to say and people who disagree,” Russo proclaimed.
Ruben Ramos, a Hoboken Councilman, declared his candidacy on February 21. His priorities include public safety, quality of life, programs for children and seniors, and housing affordability. “As a public school teacher I’ve seen what can happen when we lose focus on what’s most important, and that has happened far too often in Hoboken city government. I’m running for Mayor to get our city back to basics and make sure we’re addressing residents’ most pressing needs,” he stated.
Finally, Tiffanie Fisher confirmed her intention to run on February 24 with The Hoboken Girl. A formal announcement is coming soon. As a Hoboken Councilwoman, she focused on community planning based on safety, economic development, quality of life, and finding ways to protect the economically and culturally diverse population.
Hoboken residents will also be able to vote for three at-large seats for the City Council.
More information about the candidates and their campaigns can be found through their respective websites.
