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Jabbour and Russo Head to December Mayoral Runoff

11/5/2025

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Hoboken Councilwoman-at-Large Emily Jabbour and Hoboken Councilman Mike Russo (3rd Ward) will face a December 2 mayoral runoff after preliminary results show Jabbour leading 4,582–4,149.
A new super PAC, Stronger Communities Coalition, backs Jabbour and has spent over $22,000 on campaign materials.
The election also includes a city council-at-large race and a 6th Ward contest, the seat vacated by the late Jen Giattino.

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Story summary

Hoboken Councilwoman-at-Large Emily Jabbour and Hoboken Councilman Mike Russo (3rd Ward) will face a December 2 mayoral runoff after preliminary results show Jabbour leading 4,582–4,149.
A new super PAC, Stronger Communities Coalition, backs Jabbour and has spent over $22,000 on campaign materials.
The election also includes a city council-at-large race and a 6th Ward contest, the seat vacated by the late Jen Giattino.