The Hoboken Girl Team 
On Friday, January 10th, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced that he is not running for re-election in 2025. Mayor Bhalla was first elected in 2017 and has served two terms as Hoboken’s mayor. His decision not to seek re-election ensures an interesting mayoral race in 2025, with several current City officials already expected to run, plus some newcomers. Read on to see who’s running for Hoboken Mayor this November.
Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only. The Hoboken Girl does not endorse any mayoral candidates.
About the Election
The 2025 Hoboken Mayoral Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4th. The election will determine who will hold office in the upcoming term from 2026 – 2030. In Hoboken, the office is popularly elected in a non-partisan municipal election and held for a four-year term without term limits.
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Official 2025 Hoboken Mayoral Candidate Announcements:
Emily Jabbour
On Monday, January 13th, Emily Jabbour formally announced plans to run for Hoboken Mayor in 2025 via a press release. Emily currently serves as Councilperson-at-Large for the City of Hoboken, a position she was first elected to in 2017. She was elected to a second term in 2021 and served as the City Council President in 2023. In the press release, Emily said: “We’ve got more work to do for better schools, safer neighborhoods, improved constituent services, public transportation that works for all of us, and real transparency and accountability in how decisions get made and taxpayer money gets spent.” Watch her announcement video here.
Dini Ajmani
On Thursday, Februrary 13th, Hoboken resident Dini Ajmani formally announced plans to run for Hoboken Mayor in 2025. Dini was previously the Assistant State Treasurer in Phil Murphy’s administration and worked to lower housing costs as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department, per her campaign website. Dini also serves on the Hoboken Planning Board.
Michael Russo
Hoboken Councilman Michael Russo formerly announced plans to run for Hoboken Mayor on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. “Hoboken is the place I was born and raised: with my friends and family, in our restaurants and parks, and at my church. I’ve gotten to know thousands of my neighbors and have had the privilege of serving them on the City Council. For the last 22 years, I’ve been elected time and time again as an independent voice for Hoboken, regardless of political infighting. 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. I’ve hosted countless community meetings and town halls in full rooms where people come to talk about transportation, rent increases, and everything in between. That’s given me the experience necessary to lead Hoboken forward,” he said. Watch Councilman Russo’s announcement video here.
Ruben Ramos
Hoboken Councilman Ruben Ramos formally announced plans to run for Hoboken Mayor on Friday, February 21st, 2025. “As a lifelong resident, proud public school teacher, Fourth Ward Councilman, former State Assemblyman, cancer survivor, husband and father, I know what our city needs and with your help I’m ready to deliver it.” Visit his website here to watch his campaign video.
Tiffanie Fisher
Hoboken Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher confirmed with The Hoboken Girl on Monday, February 24th, that she will be running for Hoboken Mayor. On March 25th, Tiffanie officially announced her candidacy. Part of her statement read, “Hoboken is more than just a city—Hoboken’s story is a strong, resilient community. But we’re at a crossroads. From public safety to affordability, from smart development to the quality of our basic city services, we need an experienced leader who delivers real results and puts people at the center of every decision. That’s why I’m running—to be a different kind of mayor, one who ensures City Hall works for everyone and helps Hoboken become the very best it can be.”
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