Barnegat-Manahawkin Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

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:

Election Day Essentials

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3
• Check if you are registered to vote
• Find ballot drop box locations
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find your polling place

Who’s on the ballot in Barnegat?

Barnegat Township Committee Vote for 2

• Alfonso Cirulli (Republican)
• Joseph Marte (Republican)
• Cassandra Licata-Link (Democrat)
• Marianne Clemente (Democrat)

Barnegat Township Board of Education Vote for 3

• Doreen Continanza
• Richard Quelch
• Sandra Churney
• George Fedorczyk, Jr.
• Ronald Tola

Who's on the ballot in Stafford?

Stafford Township Board of Education Vote for 3

• Bonnie Strouse
• Brian Fenlon, Jr.
• Gregory Gioe

Stafford Township Board of Education Unexpired Term Vote for 1

• Keith Mollema
• Taylor Brennan

Southern Regional Board of Education Vote for 2

• Paul Metzger
• Heather Tatur

Who’s on the ballot in Ocean County?

U.S. Senate Vote for 1

• Justin Murphy (Republican)
• Cory Booker (Democrat)

House of Representatives (2nd District) Vote for 1

• Jeff Van Drew (Republican)
• Zack Mullock (Democrat)

Ocean County Board of County Commissioners Vote for 1

• Frank Sadeghi (Republican)
• Kia C. Phua (Democrat)

Voting

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.