Holmdel Township Committee 2026 Primary Election: Unofficial Results

Editor's Note: This article was last updated at 8:21 p.m.

HOLMDEL, NJ — The polls have closed, and unofficial results are rolling in for the 2026 Primary Election.

In Holmdel, the Republican primary for Township Committee has been one race catching people’s attention, with five candidates vying for two of the party’s open nomination spots.

Incumbent Joseph A. Romano is running for re-election to the committee against challengers Gary Vanderham and Thomas “TJ” Mann (running together under the Official Holmdel Republican Party ticket) and Ronald Emma and Kristin Celauro (running together under the Holmdel First ticket).

No one has filed a petition to run for committee in the Democratic primary race.

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All election results remain unofficial until certified by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office.

Unofficial Election Results

Holmdel Township Committee

0/10 districts reporting

• Joseph A. Romano: 76 (7.99%)
• Gary Vanderham: 280 (29.44%)
• Thomas “TJ” Mann: 271 (28.50%)
• Ronald Emma: 166 (17.46%)
• Kristin Celauro: 157 (16.51%)
• Write-In: 1 (0.11%)

Vote totals are reported by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office.

Results are not official until certified by the Monmouth County Clerk.