Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Denise E. Sieg — Incumbent Council Vice President, River Vale Township Council in River Vale Township, NJ

  Denise E. Sieg is a long-serving Democrat on the River Vale Township Council in New Jersey. Elected to her fifth term by January 2023, she holds the position of Council Vice President as of April 2026. Sieg previously contributed to the community through her service on the Library Board. Her motivation for serving the Township is rooted in prioritizing community well-being over political considerations, driven by a love for her Township. She ran for re-election to the River Vale Township Council in the Democratic primary in 2022, and was noted as an incumbent for a council seat in 2020. She has been described as a source of inspiration and guidance for her colleagues.

• James Tolomeo — Incumbent River Vale Township Councilman in River Vale, NJ

  James Tolomeo Jr. is an incumbent Republican Councilman for River Vale Township in New Jersey. He previously ran for election to the River Vale Township Council in 2022 and was sworn in as a Councilman in January 2023. Prior to his council service, he had an extensive record serving River Vale on numerous local boards, and also served as the Mayor's Designee to the Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring at the end of 2023. He is noted for his deliberative talents and commitment to public service, contributing to the Township's goals of preserving open space and providing recreational opportunities for residents. He is currently running unopposed in the Republican primary for a council seat.