Metuchen Borough Council (Middlesex 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 Middlesex County ballots

• Carteret Borough Mayor
• Carteret Borough Council
• Cranbury Township Committee
• Dunellen Borough Council
• East Brunswick Township Council
• Helmetta Borough Council
• Highland Park Borough Council
• Jamesburg Borough Council
• Middlesex Borough Council
• Milltown Borough Council
• New Brunswick City Mayor
• New Brunswick City Council
• North Brunswick Township Council
• Perth Amboy City Council
• Piscataway Township Council, Ward 1
• Piscataway Township Council, Ward 2

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 13 of 14 precincts reporting: Chuck Lopez (Democrat) 4,591 (50.4%), Vinita Jethwani (Democrat) 4,517 (49.6%), No Nomination Made (Republican) 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 Metuchen Borough Council (Middlesex County) in 2026?

Vinita Jethwani (Democrat) and Chuck Lopez (Democrat).

Who is the incumbent?

Vinita Jethwani currently holds this office.

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 Metuchen Borough Council (Middlesex 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.