Stanhope Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Najib
Iftikhar
Najib Iftikhar is running for Stanhope Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Najib IftikharYou’re reading
- 02Anthony J. RiccardiIncumbent
- 03Thomas J. RomanoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Assistant professor of business at Morris County Community College, running as a Republican.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Party
- Thomas J. Romano received 173 votes and Najib Iftikhar 91 in the June 2, 2026 Republican primary for two Borough Council seats. Sussex County · Jun 12, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Thomas J. Romano received 173 votes and Najib Iftikhar 91 in the June 2, 2026 Republican primary for two Borough Council seats. Sussex County · Jun 12, 2026
On the record: Najib Iftikhar
3 sourced01Experience1 sourced position
candidate profile, The Township Journal, October 2021
Wrote in an October 2021 candidate profile that he served on the board of education for six years and has worked as a college professor.
I am a resident of Stanhope and served on the board of education for six years.”
Own statementThe Township Journal · Oct 28, 2021Link
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
candidate profile, The Township Journal, October 2021
Wrote in an October 2021 candidate profile that taxes should not be the first way to resolve issues.
I don’t believe that taxes should be the first thing to come to our mind to resolve issues.”
Own statementThe Township Journal · Oct 28, 2021Link
03Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Stanhope Borough Council in 2021 as a Democratic candidate (lost).
Own statementSussex County Clerk · Nov 2, 2021Link
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