Who’s On The Ballot In Barnegat-Manahawkin: 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Barnegat-Manahawkin residents will join thousands across New Jersey on Tuesday when they hit the polls for the 2026 Primary Election.

In the primary race, Democratic and Republican candidates compete for their party’s nomination, and the winners face off again in the general election on Nov. 3, which will also include third-party and independent candidates.

Barnegat will elect two Township Committee members. Stafford does not have a municipal election this year.

Here’s what you need to know about the primary in Barnegat-Manahawkin:

Election Day Essentials

• Check if you are registered to vote
• Find ballot drop box locations and in-person early voting
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find your polling place

Who’s On The Ballot In Barnegat-Manahawkin?

Barnegat Township Committee

• Republican Race (Vote for 2)
  • Alfonso Cirulli
  • Joseph Marte
• Democratic Race (Vote for 2)
  • Cassandra Licata-Link
  • Marianne P. Clemente

Ocean County Board of Commissioners

• Republican Race (Vote for 1)
  • Frank Sadeghi
• Democratic Race (Vote for 1)
  • Kia Phua

Voting

On Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Ocean County. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.

For instructions on voting by mail or to find ballot drop box locations, you can visit the Ocean County Clerk website.

To learn more about the 2026 Primary Election in Ocean County or see a full election timeline, you can click here.