2026 Election In Matawan-Aberdeen: Who's Running, When, Where To Vote

ABERDEEN, NJ — Election Day is Nov. 3, but early, in-person voting starts this Saturday.

For one Aberdeen Council at large seat, choose one:

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Catherine Zavorskas, Democrat

Matthew Braithwaite, Republican

For Matawan town council, choose two:

Arlan Feiles, Democrat
James McCue, Democrat

Raymound Stuetz, Republican
Mark Gabriel, Republican

For U.S. Senate: Justin Murphy is the Republican challenging Democrat U.S. Senator Cory Booker. Justin Murphy Will Take On Cory Booker In NJ's Senate Election

For U.S. Congress: Congressman Frank Pallone, a Democrat, has represented the Matawan-Aberdeen area in Congress for the past 38 years, since 1988. Every two years, a Republican challenges him for the Congress seat and this year, it's Hillary Herzig, an Oceanport mom of three who most recently worked for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Learn about both candidates: Republican Hillary Herzig Challenges Democrat Frank Pallone For U.S. Congress

Where Can I Vote?

Election Day is Nov. 3; mail-in ballots were sent to homes two weeks ago. Polls open for early, in-person voting from Oct. 24 - Nov. 1.

There is nowhere to vote early in person in Matawan or Aberdeen; the nearest place you can do it is at Hazlet Fire Co. #1, 570 Holmdel Road in Hazlet. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment needed; you can vote at any of the 10 early-voting locations in Monmouth County: monmouthcountyvotes.gov/voter-information/polling-places/

The Rundown

• Election date: Nov. 3
• Check if you are registered to vote.
• Where can I drop off my ballot?
• Track my mail-in ballot.
• Where can I vote in person?
• Postmarked by deadline: Nov. 3
• Received by deadline: Nov. 10