Bergen County NJ Election Results: Incumbent Democrat Anthony Cureton has won reelection as Bergen County’s sheriff, defeating Republican candidate and retired Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler. Cureton secured 206,869 votes, while Kugler received 189,804 as of midnight on election night.

Cureton celebrated the victory with fellow Democrats at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton Hotel, thanking supporters and expressing pride in his work. “This isn’t my victory—it’s our victory,” he told the crowd, adding that he loves his job and looks forward to serving the community for another term.

Cureton has ambitious goals for his next term. He hopes to make Bergen County one of the safest in the nation, aiming to raise its current ranking from ninth to the top three. He also plans to boost patrols and continue close collaboration among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Additionally, he intends to address quality-of-life issues, increase efforts to combat the opioid crisis, and maintain fiscal responsibility.

In his last term, Cureton led a successful merger between the Passaic County jail and Bergen County’s facilities, bringing in $21 million in revenue that supports the local tax base. This move also allowed the sheriff’s office to expand its team, equip officers with body cameras, and introduce new programs for inmates.

The jail, now renamed the Bergen County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center, reflects Cureton’s focus on reducing stigma and supporting inmate rehabilitation.

With these initiatives and a focus on public safety, fiscal health, and community well-being, Cureton is ready to continue his work for Bergen County’s residents.

Incumbent Democrat Anthony Cureton has won reelection as Bergen County’s sheriff, defeating Republican candidate and retired Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler. Cureton secured 206,869 votes, while Kugler received 189,804 as of midnight on election night.

Cureton celebrated the victory with fellow Democrats at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton Hotel, thanking supporters and expressing pride in his work. “This isn’t my victory—it’s our victory,” he told the crowd, adding that he loves his job and looks forward to serving the community for another term.

Cureton has ambitious goals for his next term. He hopes to make Bergen County one of the safest in the nation, aiming to raise its current ranking from ninth to the top three. He also plans to boost patrols and continue close collaboration among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Additionally, he intends to address quality-of-life issues, increase efforts to combat the opioid crisis, and maintain fiscal responsibility.

In his last term, Cureton led a successful merger between the Passaic County jail and Bergen County’s facilities, bringing in $21 million in revenue that supports the local tax base. This move also allowed the sheriff’s office to expand its team, equip officers with body cameras, and introduce new programs for inmates.

The jail, now renamed the Bergen County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center, reflects Cureton’s focus on reducing stigma and supporting inmate rehabilitation.

With these initiatives and a focus on public safety, fiscal health, and community well-being, Cureton is ready to continue his work for Bergen County’s residents.