Watchung Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ronald
Jubin
Ronald Jubin, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Watchung in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daryl Eisenberg Knegten.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ronald JubinYou’re reading
- 02Daryl Eisenberg Knegten
Background
- About
- Mayor of Watchung and a biotech research executive with a Ph.D. in microbiology and molecular genetics. His borough biography says he is Research Vice President at Prolong Pharmaceuticals.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Party
- 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, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- www.watchungstrong.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: Ronald Jubin
5 sourced01Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Says he plans the work and works the plan, which he says keeps the borough budget sound and its small-town character intact.
I don’t believe in politics for politics’ sake — I believe in planning the work and working the plan. That’s how we keep Watchung’s budget sound and its small-town character intact.”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): About UsLink
Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs (Watchung Strong)
The joint campaign site says the borough lowered the municipal tax rate for the fourth consecutive year.
LOWERED the municipal tax rate for the 4th consecutive year”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): HomeLink
02Public safety1 sourced position
His campaign site says he appointed the borough's first police captain and school resource officer.
Appointed the first Police Captain and School Resource Officer”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): About UsLink
03Redevelopment1 sourced position
Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs (Watchung Strong)
The joint campaign site says the local tax base grew with new business growth on the Route 22 corridor.
INCREASED the local tax base with strong new business growth on our Rt 22 Economic Corridor”
Own statementWatchung Strong (Committee to Re-Elect Jubin, Abi-Habib & Gibbs): HomeLink
04Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Watchung in 2022 as a Republican candidate (won).
Own statementSomerset County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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