Andre Sayegh

Andre Sayegh is a candidate for Mayoral Election Primary Election in 2026 in Paterson, New Jersey. Running as Democratic.

Incumbent Mayor of Paterson in Paterson, New Jersey

Also running: Alex Mendez, Michael Jackson, Luis Velez, Mohammed Aktaruzzaman.

Andre Sayegh has been the Mayor of Paterson since July 1, 2018. Born and raised in Paterson to a Syrian mother and a Lebanese father, he is a lifelong resident of the city. Sayegh graduated from DePaul Catholic High School, earned a Bachelor's degree in History from Seton Hall University, and a Master's in Public Policy and Administration from Columbia University. His public service career began on the Paterson Board of Education, followed by a decade on the Paterson City Council from 2008 to 2018. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Passaic County Community College.

Website: https://www.andresayegh.com/