Mayor in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Michael J. Putrino — Incumbent Mayor in New Milford, NJ

  Michael J. Putrino is an incumbent Democratic Mayor of New Milford, New Jersey, seeking re-election for Mayor in 2026. He has a long history of public service in New Milford, having previously served as a Councilman from 2005 to 2015 before being elected Mayor in 2019. His political background includes crafting municipal budgets, interpreting ordinances, and providing community leadership. Professionally, Putrino is an Assistant Vice President of List Management at Conrad Direct, where he has specialized in direct mail for political, commercial, and non-profit organizations since 1997. He holds a degree from Rider University.

• Laure D. Schroeder — Candidate for Mayor in New Milford, NJ

  Laure D. Schroeder is a Republican political figure in Bergen County, New Jersey. She actively participated in the 2025 election cycle, successfully contesting the primary for New Milford Borough Council, securing 81 votes. Later, in the general election for a three-year term on the New Milford Council, she garnered 2,410 votes. Schroeder ran alongside Joseph G. LoPorto on the Republican ticket. While her name appeared in various election results for New Milford Council, the provided information does not detail any specific policy positions or her professional background.