Essex County 2026 unofficial primary election results for county commissioners in District 5

Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2026 primary election results for the county commissioners in District 5, which includes Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Nutley. Carlos Pomares won the Democratic primary with 13,479 votes and Frank Contella won the Republican primary with 1,532 votes. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

From Essex County Clerk’s Office.