Dennis J. Shim

Dennis J. Shim is a candidate for Council Member Primary Election in 2026 in Bergen, New Jersey.

Candidate for Council Member in Ridgefield, NJ

Also running: James V. Kontolios, Frank Pellino, Sarah H. Kim, Gino S. Ramundo.

Dennis J. Shim is a political candidate in Ridgefield, New Jersey, currently seeking a council seat as a Democrat in the June 2026 primary election. Voters in the Democratic primary will select two candidates from a field that also includes James V. Kontolios and Frank Pellino. Shim has prior experience in local politics, having previously run for Mayor of Ridgefield in 2023 as an Independent candidate. His current campaign marks a shift in party affiliation as he aims to secure a spot on the November general election ballot for a council position.