Swedesboro Borough Council (Gloucester County)

What this office does

Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.

Candidates

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Also on Gloucester County ballots

• Clayton Borough Council
• East Greenwich Township Committee
• Elk Township Committee
• Franklin Township Committee
• Glassboro Borough Mayor
• Glassboro Borough Council
• Greenwich Township Mayor
• Harrison Township Committee
• Logan Township Council
• Mantua Township Committee
• Monroe Township Mayor
• Monroe Township Council-at-Large
• National Park Borough Council
• National Park Borough Council (Unexpired Term)
• Newfield Borough Mayor
• Newfield Borough Council

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 2 of 2 precincts reporting: Jennifer Valichka (Democrat) 582 (59.3%), Jo Anna Gahrs (Republican) 399 (40.7%), No Nomination Made (Democrat) 0 (0.0%), No Nomination Made (Republican) 0 (0.0%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). This race fills 2 seats; the top 2 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Swedesboro Borough Council (Gloucester County) in 2026?

Jo Anna Gahrs (Republican) and Jennifer Valichka (Democrat).

What does this office do?

Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.

Who should I vote for in the Swedesboro Borough Council (Gloucester County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

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.