Primary Election 2023: Who's On The Ballot In NJ's 9th Legislative District

OCEAN COUNTY — The 2023 Primary election is quickly approaching for New Jersey voters. Those in the 9th legislative district will get a first look at the candidates hoping to take the seat of retiring Republican senator Christopher Connors and of assemblywoman DiAnne Gove.

Primary Day is June 6 for state legislature candidates, as well as for local races, county commissioner seats, and school board members. The winners of the 2023 primary election will gain their party’s nomination for the general election on Nov. 7.

New Jersey's 9th legislative district includes municipalities in Ocean County.

The primary race in this district is fairly straightforward, as it is uncontested – only one candidate is listed for each party, in each position. Other New Jersey voters have to choose between candidates to see who will be on the ticket Nov. 7, but that is not the case here. Therefore, those local participants who chose Democratic or Republican ballots will see the same names for these spots on June 6 as they will on Election Day in November.

All 40 of New Jersey’s legislative districts have elections this year for state Senate and General Assembly seats. A full list of state Senate and General Assembly candidates is on the state’s website.

Who is on the ballot?

• Senate - vote for 1
  • Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R) of Bayville
  • Gabriel Franco (D) of Little Egg Harbor
• General assembly - vote for 2
  • Brian E. Rumpf (R-Inc.) of Little Egg Harbor
  • Gregory E. Myhre (R) of Manahawkin
  • Joseph Atura (D) of Manahawkin
  • Sarah "Sally" Collins (D) of West Creek

Where can I find a sample ballot?

Your county board of elections will have sample ballots based on where you live. You can also enter your address on ballotpedia.org to see a list of local candidates.

Which towns are in this district?

• Ocean County: Barnegat, Beach Haven, Berkeley, Harvey Cedars, Lacey, Manchester, Pine Beach, Ocean Township (Waretown), Stafford Twp., Surf City, Tuckerton.

New Jersey has a closed primary, which means only Republicans can vote in the Republican primary, and only Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary. You can declare a party affiliation when you register. Voters who are not affiliated with any party can declare a party affiliation at the polls to vote in one of the primaries.