Michael Silva
Michael J. Silva is a member of the Newark City Council in New Jersey, representing East Ward. He assumed office on July 1, 2022. His current term ends on June 30, 2026.
Silva is running for re-election to the Newark City Council to represent East Ward in New Jersey. He is on the ballot in the general election on May 12, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Newark, New Jersey (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on May 12, 2026.
General election for Newark City Council East Ward
Incumbent Michael J. Silva (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Newark City Council East Ward on May 12, 2026.
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2022
See also: City elections in Newark, New Jersey (2022)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Newark City Council East Ward
Michael J. Silva defeated Anthony Campos in the general runoff election for Newark City Council East Ward on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael J. Silva (Nonpartisan) | 56.6 | 1,601 | |
 | Anthony Campos (Nonpartisan) | 43.4 | 1,226 | |
| Total votes: 2,827 | |||
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General election
General election for Newark City Council East Ward
Michael J. Silva and Anthony Campos advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jonathan Seabra and Louis Weber in the general election for Newark City Council East Ward on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael J. Silva (Nonpartisan) | 35.6 | 1,104 | |
| ✔ | | Anthony Campos (Nonpartisan) | 34.5 | 1,068 |
| Jonathan Seabra (Nonpartisan) | 15.4 | 478 | ||
| Louis Weber (Nonpartisan) | 14.5 | 449 | ||
| Total votes: 3,099 | |||
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2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Augusto Amador |
Newark City Council East Ward 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
