Election Day In Manahawkin: What To Know, Where To Vote

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Election Day is Nov. 5, and Stafford Township voters have several ways to make sure their ballot is counted. Before heading to the polls, check out Patch's guide here, and make sure you come back on Tuesday for live election updates.

Here's what you need to know.

Basic Information

• Election Day: Nov. 5
• Check your voter registration
• See your sample ballot.
• Drop off your mail-in ballot to the Southern Resource Center dropbox or any of the other Ocean County dropboxes
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find an early voting location
• Find your polling location for Election Day

Who's On The Ballot

• Presidential Election: Republican former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance will face off against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Also on the ballot are Robert F. Kennedy, Jr./Nicole Shanahan (Independent), Randall A. Terry/Stephen E. Broden (U.S. Constitution Party), Claudia De La Cruz/Karina Garcia (Socialism and Liberation), Rachele Fruit/Margaret Trowe (Socialist Workers Party), Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat (Libertarian Party), Jill Stein/Rudolph Ware (Green Party) and Joseph Kishore/Jerry White (Socialist Equality).
• U.S. Senate: Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw are facing off, along with Patricia G. Mooneyham (Vote Better), Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party), Kenneth R. Kaplan (Libertarian Party) and Christina Khalil (Green Party).
• House of Representatives (2nd Congressional District): Incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew is challenged by Democrat Joe Salerno and Green Party candidate Thomas Cannavo.
• County Board of Commissioners: Republicans Jennifer Bacchione and Robert Arace are opposed by Democrats Regina Discenza and Karen Sugden.
• Mayor: Click the names if the candidates have submitted profile responses to Patch. Incumbent Republican Mayor Bob Henken is challenged by Democrat Barbara Crystal and "Voice For All" Independent Jessica DiMaria.
• Township Council: Six seats are open. Click the names if the candidates have submitted profile responses to Patch. Learn more about them here.
  • Republican Slate
    • Amy Otte
    • Lisa Mower
    • Owen LaRocca
    • Chris DarConte
    • Sergio Fossa
    • Steven Esposito
  • Democratic Slate
    • Lisa Bennett
    • Ellyn Hill
    • Moira Krier
    • Dennis Carleen
    • Erik Tramontana
    • Wendy McClure