James Davis (New Jersey)

James Davis

Democratic Party

Hudson County Sheriff

Tenure

2026 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor: Frank Schillari (D)

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Last election

November 4, 2025

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James Davis (Democratic Party) is the Hudson County Sheriff in New Jersey. Davis assumed office on January 1, 2026. Davis' current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Davis (Democratic Party) ran for election for Hudson County Sheriff in New Jersey. Davis won in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: Municipal elections in Hudson County, New Jersey (2025)

General election

General election for Hudson County Sheriff

James Davis defeated Elvis Alvarez and Justin Avishay in the general election for Hudson County Sheriff on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	James Davis (D)	71.9	103,006
	Submit photo	Elvis Alvarez (R)	24.3	34,782
		Justin Avishay (Independent)	3.8	5,448

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 143,236
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hudson County Sheriff

James Davis defeated incumbent Frank Schillari in the Democratic primary for Hudson County Sheriff on June 10, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	James Davis	53.0	35,833
	Submit photo	Frank Schillari	46.2	31,241
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	484

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 67,558
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hudson County Sheriff

Elvis Alvarez advanced from the Republican primary for Hudson County Sheriff on June 10, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Elvis Alvarez	95.6	7,798
		Other/Write-in votes	4.4	362

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,160
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Endorsements

Davis received the following endorsements.

• Hudson County Democratic Organization

Campaign themes

2025

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