Watchung Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Daryl Eisenberg
Knegten
Daryl Eisenberg Knegten is running for mayor of Watchung in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ronald Jubin.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ronald JubinIncumbent
- 02Daryl Eisenberg KnegtenYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former Watchung Borough Council member and owner of the casting firm Eisenberg Casting. Her campaign site says she was the inaugural chair of the Somerset County Film Commission.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
- Campaign website
- www.votewatchung.com
Mayor Ronald Jubin (Republican) and Daryl Eisenberg Knegten (Democrat) are running for mayor; Sonia Abi-Habib and Robert L. Gibbs (Republicans) and Lindsay Kraft and Colin Yhlen (Democrats) are running for two council seats. Somerset County Clerk · Sep 21, 2026
On the record: Daryl Eisenberg Knegten
7 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Her campaign site says she founded and launched the Watchung Chamber of Commerce in 2021.
In 2021, she founded and launched the Watchung Chamber of Commerce.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges more transparency about what drives property-tax increases.
Improve transparency around the factors driving property-tax increases.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges to plan so state-mandated development has minimal impact on Watchung's character.
Plan strategically to minimize the impact of state-mandated development on Watchung’s character.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
04Redevelopment1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges a vision for revitalizing the Watchung Triangle and Watchung Square Mall.
Develop a clear vision for revitalizing the Watchung Triangle and Watchung Square Mall.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
05Public meetings1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges to explore remote participation options for public meetings.
Explore remote participation options for public meetings.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
06Sidewalks and pedestrian safety1 sourced position
The joint platform pledges to prioritize sidewalk improvements and pedestrian safety.
Prioritize sidewalk improvements and pedestrian safety.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for WatchungLink
07Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Watchung Borough Council in 2018 as a Democratic candidate (won).
Own statementSomerset County Clerk · Nov 6, 2018Link
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