Who's On The Ballot In Barnegat-Manahawkin: General Election 2025

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — New Jerseyans head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4 to have their say in the 2025 General Election.

While the gubernatorial election has been the biggest focus this year, Barnegat and Manahawkin voters will also have their say in local and county races.

On Election Day, polls will be open throughout Ocean County from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.

Here's what voters need to know:

Election Day Essentials

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4
• 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 Barnegat and Manahawkin?

Barnegat Township Committee
Vote for 1

• Frederic Rubenstein (Republican)
• Maxine M. Blumenthal (Democrat)

Barnegat Township Board of Education
Vote for 3

• Timothy Pisarro
• Scott Sarno
• Carol Geene
• Alpesh Shah

Southern Regional Board of Education
Vote for 1

• Lisa Mazzola
• Kevin C. Lyons

Stafford Township Board of Education
Vote for 3

• Chris Smith
• Joseph Washco
• Kevin Cooney
• Barbara Crystal
• Erica Petrillo

Who’s on the ballot in Ocean County?

Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Vote for 1

• Jack Ciattarelli and James Gannon (Republican)
• Mikie Sherrill and Dale G. Caldwell (Democrat)
• Joanne S. Kuniansky and Craig Honts (Socialist Workers Party)
• Vic Kaplan and Bruno Pereira (Libertarian Party)

General Assembly 9th Legislative District
Vote for 2

• Brian E. Rumpf (Republican)
• Gregory E. Myhre (Republican)
• Lisa Bennett (Democrat)
• Rosalee Keech (Democrat)

Ocean County Sheriff
Vote for 1

• Michael Mastronardy (Republican)
• Regina C. Discenza (Democrat)

Ocean County Clerk
Vote for 1

• John P. "Jack" Kelly (Republican)
• Samuel Pinkava (Democrat)

Ocean County Board of County Commissioners
Vote for 2

• Ray Gormley (Republican)
• Sam Ellenbogen (Republican)
• Arthur Halloran (Democrat)
• Brandon A. Rose (Democrat)