Mayor in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Dolores A. Witko — Candidate for Bergen County Commissioner in Closter, NJ

  Dolores A. Witko is a lifelong public servant and Bergen County resident with extensive experience in local government. She served for six years on the Closter Borough Council and a decade on the Closter Board of Education, where she was also Chair of the Human Resources Committee and Fire Commissioner. An Executive Board Member and Delegate for District 1199J AFSCME union, Witko advocates for breaking with the status quo. She is a Democratic candidate for Bergen County Commissioner, focusing on accountability and transparency, and aims to represent the taxpayers and voters of Bergen County rather than the political establishment. She previously ran for Closter Mayor in 2022.

• John C. Glidden Jr.. — Incumbent Mayor in Closter, NJ

  John C. Glidden Jr. is the incumbent Mayor of Closter, New Jersey, seeking reelection in 2026 as a Republican. His campaign, "Experience That Delivers Results for Closter," emphasizes his decades of service as Mayor, Councilman, and community volunteer. Glidden's key policy positions include fiscal responsibility, prioritizing public safety, and defending Closter's open spaces. He champions local control for schools and actively engages with the community through newsletters and events. He is recognized for his commitment to environmental initiatives, such as the borough's 26-year Tree City USA recognition.