On election day November 3, 2026 Democrats won big in Perth Amboy taking all three council seats. Hailey Cruz Batista won reelection and was the top vote getter with 5,810. Milady Tejada also won reelection with 5,773 votes. Former Municipal Judge Ken Gonzalez was elected with 5,391 votes. All three will serve 4 year terms on the Perth Amboy City Council.

Perth Amboy voter turnout was at 27.28% and lagged behind the county (42%), state 40% and national turnout 47%. Residents voiced interest in more civic engagement, like the need to hold debates, know the candidates positions and more activity from the candidates and committee people. Many voters noted that they would like to hear from the candidates directly.

Early voting and mail in ballots dominated the method of voting in the general election, with 2,991 mail in ballots, 1,102 early voting and 3,879 day of voting. Voters said they faced obstruction at the polls, with election workers asking voters for IDs. New Jersey does not require voters to present identification while voting.