David W. Kupferschmid

David W. Kupferschmid serves as an Incumbent Councilman for Alpine, New Jersey. First elected in 2023, his current term is set to expire in 2026. Initially a lifelong Democrat, he made a significant public announcement of his switch to the Republican Party. This change has made him the sole Republican on the Alpine Council, which is otherwise composed of five Democrats and a Democratic mayor. Upon switching parties, he endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, stating his commitment to addressing issues such as halting over-development and enhancing neighborhood safety for citizens. He was welcomed by the Bergen County Republican Organization for his stance.