In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 64.2% of the vote (1,183 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.0% (646 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (15 votes), among the 1,883 ballots cast by the borough's 4,945 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 1,238 ballots cast (48.7% vs. 48.0% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 1,156 votes (45.5% vs. 45.8%), Independent Chris Daggett with 112 votes (4.4% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 7 votes (0.3% vs. 0.5%), among the 2,543 ballots cast by the borough's 5,064 registered voters, yielding a 50.2% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).2009 Governor: Bergen County , New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 4, 2013.
In the 2013 gubernatorial election Republican Chris Christie received 642% of the vote (1183 cast) ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 350% (646 votes) and other candidates with 08% (15 votes) among the 1883 ballots cast by the borough's 4945 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled) for a turnout of 381% In the 2009 gubernatorial election Democrat Jon Corzine received 1238 ballots cast (487% vs 480% countywide) ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 1156 votes (455% vs 458%) Independent Chris Daggett with 112 votes (44% vs 47%) and other candidates with 7 votes (03% vs 05%) among the 2543 ballots cast by the borough's 5064 registered voters yielding a 502% turnout (vs 500% in the county)2009 Governor Bergen County  New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections December 31 2009 Accessed December 4 2013