Council in Bergen, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Gabriella A. Ianni — Candidate for Council in Hillsdale, NJ

  Gabriella A. Ianni is a Democratic candidate for Hillsdale Council in New Jersey. She previously ran for a three-year seat on the Hillsdale Council in the 2025 general election, receiving 2,351 votes alongside running mate Christopher C. Camp. For the upcoming 2026 election cycle, Ianni is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for a Hillsdale Council seat, campaigning with Dena M. Toms.

• Dena M. Toms — Candidate for Council in Hillsdale, NJ

  Dena M. Toms is a Democratic candidate for Council in Hillsdale, advocating for thoughtful, community-focused leadership. She has previously articulated her reasons for seeking public office through a Letter to the Editor. She ran unopposed in a past primary election for one of two open council seats in Hillsdale, alongside Gabriella A. Ianni, as part of the Democratic slate.

• Danielle D. Ganter — Candidate for Council in Hillsdale, NJ

  Danielle D. Ganter is a Republican candidate who ran for a Council seat in Hillsdale. She sought one of two open seats and was running unopposed in the primary election. Ganter's candidacy was notable as she was running to replace Mayor John Ruocco, who chose not to seek re-election.

• Clemente E. Osso — Incumbent Council President in Hillsdale, NJ

  Clemente E. Osso serves as the Council President in Hillsdale, New Jersey, a position he was unanimously elected to for a consecutive year in January 2026. As a dedicated council member, he is involved in various community initiatives and municipal oversight. He has expressed enthusiasm for upcoming projects, including renovations at Memorial and the anticipated opening of The Piermont, a 256-unit multi-family development on Patterson Street, which he looks forward to welcoming new residents to. Osso regularly participates in council meetings, contributing to discussions on the town's budget and community well-being.