With the primary still over 12 months away, Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari says he’ll be seeking an unprecedented sixth term next year.
“With the steadfast support of my friends and family, I am proud to announce that I have made the decision to once again seek re-election as Hudson County sheriff,” Schillari exclusively told HCV.
“Throughout my tenure, I have worked closely with each of the county’s 12 mayors and my fellow county officials as well as the hardworking men and women of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety by reducing crime, increasing transparency, and bettering accountability. The challenges our community faces require experienced and dedicated leadership, which is why I am running for a new term to ensure that Hudson County remains a safe, thriving place for all its residents for years to come.”
Schillari, the first Hudson County sheriff to be elected to five terms, told supporters at an event at The Venetian catering hall in Garfield last night, sources familiar with the situation told HCV.
North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco, Guttenberg Mayor Wayne Zitt, Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli, Harrison Mayor James Fife, East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo, and Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), a candidate for Jersey City mayor, were among the electeds in attendance.
Hudson County Democratic Organization Chair Anthony Vainieri, Assemblyman Will Sampson (D-31), County Commissioners Anthony Romano (D-5), the chairman, Yraida Aponte-Lipski (D-4), and Bob Baselice (D-8) Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Bayonne Councilmen Loyad Booker and Neil Carroll, North Bergen Democratic Chair John Belluardo, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, Passaic County Democratic Chairman John Currie, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and North Bergen Commissioner Hugo Cabrera showed their support as well.
Then a Hudson County undersheriff, Frank Schillari bested his boss at the time, Sheriff Juan Perez, for his first electoral win in November 2010.
He hasn’t faced a serious primary challenge ever since, securing the backing of Hudson County Democratic Organization each time, though there’s still a ton of time on the game clock since the 2025 primary isn’t until June 3rd, 2025.