David W. Kupferschmid

David W. Kupferschmid is a candidate for Council Primary Election in 2026 in Bergen, New Jersey.

Incumbent Councilman in Alpine, NJ

Also running: Michael A. Cacouris, Philip E. Simotas, Jacques P. Minoyan.

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.