Downe Township Committee (Cumberland County)

What this office does

A member of the township committee, the governing body in New Jersey's township form of government. The 3 or 5 members are elected at large and hold both legislative and executive power; each year they choose one of themselves as mayor to chair the committee.

Candidates

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Also on Cumberland County ballots

• Bridgeton City Mayor
• Bridgeton City Council-at-Large
• Commercial Township Committee
• Deerfield Township Committee
• Fairfield Township Committee
• Greenwich Township Committee
• Hopewell Township Committee
• Lawrence Township Committee
• Maurice River Township Committee
• Shiloh Borough Council
• Stow Creek Township Committee
• Upper Deerfield Township Committee

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Quick answers

Who is running for Downe Township Committee (Cumberland County) in 2026?

Edward Bart (Republican) and Stephen E. Byrne (Republican).

What does this office do?

A member of the township committee, the governing body in New Jersey's township form of government. The 3 or 5 members are elected at large and hold both legislative and executive power; each year they choose one of themselves as mayor to chair the committee.

Who should I vote for in the Downe Township Committee (Cumberland County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.