Hoboken election of 2005 facts for kids

The Hoboken election of 2005 was an important time when people living in Hoboken, New Jersey, got to choose their leaders. During this election, citizens voted for a new mayor and also for people to join the city's council.

What Was the Hoboken Election of 2005?

An election is a way for people to pick their leaders. In the Hoboken election of 2005, residents had the chance to decide who would lead their city. They voted for two main groups of leaders: the mayor and the city council members.

Choosing a Mayor

The mayor is like the main leader of a city. They help make important decisions and lead the city government. In 2005, several people wanted to be the mayor of Hoboken. The main candidates were:

• David Roberts (who won the election)
• Carol Marsh
• Frank Raia
• Michael Russo
• Evelyn Smith

Electing City Council Members

The city council is a group of people who work with the mayor to make laws and decisions for the city. They represent different parts of the city. In the 2005 election, many people wanted to be part of the Hoboken City Council. Some candidates ran together as a team with a mayoral candidate. The people who ran for council included:

• Ruben Ramos Jr. (who won with David Roberts' team)
• Theresa LaBruno (who won with David Roberts' team)
• Peter Cammarano (who won with David Roberts' team)
• Inés García-Keim (who ran with Carol Marsh's team)
• Anthony Soares (who ran with Carol Marsh's team)
• Brian Urbano (who ran with Carol Marsh's team)
• Theresa Burns (who ran with Frank Raia's team)
• Anthony Mussara (who ran with Frank Raia's team)
• Ron Rosenburg (who ran with Frank Raia's team)
• Genevy Dimitrion (who ran with Michael Russo's team)
• Manny Ortega (who ran with Michael Russo's team)
• Brian Keller (who ran with Michael Russo's team)
• Carrie Gilliard (who ran with Evelyn Smith's team)
• Diane Nieves (who ran with Evelyn Smith's team)
• Elizabeth Falco (who ran with Evelyn Smith's team)
• Andrew Amato (who ran by himself)
• Scott Delea (who ran by himself)

How Elections Work: The Runoff Vote

The first election day was on May 10, 2005. After all the votes were counted, David Roberts and Carol Marsh had received the most votes for mayor. However, neither of them got more than half of all the votes (50%).

When this happens in an election, it means there needs to be a second vote. This second vote is called a "runoff election." It's held between the top two candidates to make sure one person gets more than 50% of the votes. The runoff election for Hoboken's mayor happened on June 14, 2005.