Who’s On The Ballot In Rumson & Fair Haven? 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN, NJ — Rumson and Fair Haven 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.

Here’s what you need to know about the primary in Rumson and Fair Haven:

Election Day Essentials

• 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 Rumson & Fair Haven?

Rumson Borough Council

• Republican Race (Vote for 2)
  • Gary Casazza
  • Linda Smith
  • Robert Eyerkuss III
• Democratic Race (Vote for 2)
  • No petition filed
  • No petition filed

Fair Haven Borough Mayor

• Republican Race (Vote for 1)
  • Elizabeth M. Koch
• Democratic Race (Vote for 1)
  • Michal DiMiceli

Fair Haven Borough Council

• Republican Race (Vote for 2)
  • Brian W. Olson
  • Kristen A. Hoey
• Democratic Race (Vote for 2)
  • Marian Croak
  • Christopher Rodriguez

Monmouth County Surrogate

• Republican Race (Vote for 1)
  • Maureen T. Raisch
• Democratic Race (Vote for 1)
  • Anthony L. Cherry

Board of Monmouth County Commissioners

• Republican Race (Vote for 2)
  • Erik Anderson
  • Tony Perry
• Democratic Race (Vote for 2)
  • Chelsey Tanner
  • Sofia J. Ugarte

Voting

On Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Monmouth 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 Monmouth County Votes website.

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