Chatham Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nicholas
Eck
Nicholas Eck is running for Chatham Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Joseph Barrette
- 02Nicholas EckYou’re reading
- 03Sophia Hull
Background
- About
- Environmental Commission member who briefly served as Chatham Borough's interim mayor in 2011. He has volunteered in the borough since 2008, including as former chair of the Communications and Technology Committee.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Party
- Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck won a three-way Democratic primary in June 2026 over David Andreasen. New Jersey Globe · Jun 2, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Chatham Borough Democratic Committee; Morris County Democratic Committee Patch · Mar 30, 2026
- How the press groups them
- New Jersey Globe described Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck as a Democratic Organization-backed slate. New Jersey Globe · Jun 2, 2026
Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck won a three-way Democratic primary in June 2026 over David Andreasen. New Jersey Globe · Jun 2, 2026
On the record: Nicholas Eck
4 sourced01Local government1 sourced position
Joint statement by Sophia Hull and Nicholas Eck in the Chatham Borough Democratic Committee announcement
Said they are running to keep municipal government transparent and responsive and to protect quality of life.
to ensure that municipal government remains transparent and responsive, that we protect our exceptional quality of life, and that every voice in Chatham Borough is heard.”
Own statementPatch · Mar 30, 2026Link
02Priorities1 sourced position
Chatham Borough Democratic Committee announcement
The announcement says both candidates emphasized public safety, fiscal accountability, support for local businesses and an engaged, inclusive community.
Own statementPatch · Mar 30, 2026Link
03Leaf blowers2 sourced positions
As an Environmental Commission member, gathered data on gas-powered leaf blowers; the minutes say he and Council Member Brian Hargrove were discussing a summertime ban (April 2025).
Commission voteEnvironmental Commission meeting minutes, April 9, 2025 · Apr 9, 2025Link
Reported to the Environmental Commission on a call with neighboring towns about leaf blowers and suggested the borough's DPW meet with neighboring public works departments (Jan. 2026).
Commission voteEnvironmental Commission meeting minutes, Jan. 14, 2026 · Jan 14, 2026Link
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