James Solomon (politician)
James Solomon | |
|---|---|
Solomon in 2025 | |
| 50th Mayor of Jersey City | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Fulop |
| Member of Jersey City Council from Ward E | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Candice Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Eleana Little |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1984 Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gabrielle Ramos |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Pomona College (BA) Harvard Kennedy School (MPP) |
James Slater Solomon (born February 23, 1984) is an American politician and educator who is the 50th mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey since January 15, 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, he served on the Jersey City Council representing Ward E from 2018 to 2026.
Solomon won the 2025 Jersey City mayoral election in a runoff held in December 2025, defeating former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey. He took office on January 15, 2026, succeeding Steven Fulop.