Veronica Akaezuwa

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Veronica Akaezuwa

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Last election

November 4, 2025

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Veronica Akaezuwa ran for election to the Jersey City Council to represent Ward D in New Jersey. She lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Jersey City, New Jersey (2025)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Jersey City Council Ward D

Jake Ephros defeated Catherine Healy in the general runoff election for Jersey City Council Ward D on December 2, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jake Ephros (Nonpartisan)	61.2	3,020
	Submit photo	Catherine Healy (Nonpartisan)	38.8	1,915

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 4,935
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General election

General election for Jersey City Council Ward D

Catherine Healy and Jake Ephros advanced to a runoff. They defeated Patrick Ambrossi, Veronica Akaezuwa, and Elvin Dominici Encarnacion in the general election for Jersey City Council Ward D on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Catherine Healy (Nonpartisan)	26.2	2,382
✔		Jake Ephros (Nonpartisan)	23.6	2,141
	Submit photo	Patrick Ambrossi (Nonpartisan)	19.6	1,778
	Submit photo	Veronica Akaezuwa (Nonpartisan)	17.6	1,599
	Submit photo	Elvin Dominici Encarnacion (Nonpartisan)	13.0	1,176

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 9,076
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Campaign themes

2025

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