James J. Tedesco III

Tedesco has served as Bergen County Executive since first winning election in 2015 and is seeking a fourth term in 2026, per the county's official website. During his tenure the county launched its first countywide Emergency Medical Service and Bergen became the first county in the nation to end veteran homelessness, per the same source. He has been endorsed for re-election by more than 100 Bergen County Democratic elected officials and party leaders, per InsiderNJ. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for James J. Tedesco III.