Amir Jones

Amir Jones

Democratic Party

Essex County Sheriff

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

1

Predecessor: Armando Fontoura (D)

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Last election

November 5, 2024

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Amir Jones (Democratic Party) is the Essex County Sheriff in New Jersey. Jones assumed office on January 1, 2025. Jones' current term ends on January 1, 2028.

Jones (Democratic Party) ran for election for Essex County Sheriff in New Jersey. Jones won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Essex County, New Jersey (2024)

General election

General election for Essex County Sheriff

Amir Jones defeated Nicholas Pansini in the general election for Essex County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Amir Jones (D)	72.7	212,052
	Submit photo	Nicholas Pansini (R)	27.3	79,812

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 291,864
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Essex County Sheriff

Amir Jones defeated Gary Nash in the Democratic primary for Essex County Sheriff on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Amir Jones	83.2	40,919
	Submit photo	Gary Nash	16.8	8,271

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,190
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Essex County Sheriff

Nicholas Pansini defeated Robert Bianco in the Republican primary for Essex County Sheriff on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Nicholas Pansini	74.1	6,063
	Submit photo	Robert Bianco	25.9	2,114

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,177
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2024

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