Watchung Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Lindsay
Kraft

Lindsay Kraft is running for Watchung Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Nov 3Election Day

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Background

About: Attorney and former Watchung Borough Council member (January 2019 through December 2021). Her campaign site says she works for Zurich Insurance as a Senior Claims Specialist.
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: Lindsay Kraft

6 sourced

01Priorities1 sourced position

Says she will prioritize public safety, protecting parks and open space from overdevelopment, efficient services and stabilizing property taxes.
Lindsay will prioritize public safety, protecting our parks, playgrounds, and open spaces from overdevelopment, and will work tirelessly to ensure that Watchung invests in the efficient delivery of municipal services and recreational programs, while stabilizing property taxes.”
Own statementDaryl, Lindsay, & Colin for Watchung Link

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 Watchung Link

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 Watchung Link

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 Watchung Link

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 Watchung Link

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 Watchung Link

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