BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching, and it's almost time for Barnegat and Manahawkin residents to cast their ballots.
Barnegat will vote for a new Township Committee member. Both Barnegat and Manahawkin residents will still have their say in school board, county, Congress and Senate races.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, General Election Day will take place, though the early voting period will run from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Here's what you need to know about who's on the ballot and where to vote:
Barnegat Township Committee Vote for 2
Barnegat Township Board of Education Vote for 3
Stafford Township Board of Education Vote for 3
Stafford Township Board of Education Unexpired Term Vote for 1
Southern Regional Board of Education Vote for 2
U.S. Senate Vote for 1
House of Representatives (2nd District) Vote for 1
Ocean County Board of County Commissioners Vote for 1
For the 2026 General Election, Ocean County will have 10 specially designated in-person early voting locations that will be open from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Hours for early voting will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. To find your early voting location, you can click here.
On Election Day, polls will be open throughout Ocean County from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.
To learn more about the 2026 General Election, you can click here.
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