Passaic County Democrats re-elected John Currie to another term as county chairman, a post he’s held since 1990, without opposition.
When Currie was first elected, Republicans held a 7-0 majority on the Board of Freeholders. Under Currie’s leadership, Democrats won two seats in 1996 and two more in 1997; Democrats have been in control since then.
“Together, we have built one of the strongest Democratic organizations in New Jersey, and I am grateful for the trust our members have once again placed in me,” Currie said. “I look forward to continuing our work to elect Democrats at every level, strengthen our organization, and deliver results for the residents of Passaic County.”
Former Woodland Park Councilwoman Christine Tiseo was elected vice chair. She had taken on the post on an interim basis after Barbara Tannis resigned. Tiseo is the Democratic nominee for mayor in the November election and has no opposition.
Earlier this week, Hunterdon County Republicans re-elected Gabe Plumer as county chairman without opposition. He has held the post since replacing Pat Torpey in 2020.
Both counties are a little bit purple.
Democrats hold all five county commissioner seats in Passaic – the lone Republican, Nicolino Gallo, lost in 2024 – but Donald Trump won Passaic by three points. Democrat Mikie Sherrill carried Passaic by sixteen points in last year’s governor’s race; in 2021, Democrat Phil Murphy won it by four points.