Kathleen McNamara

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

2 candidates ran for Keyport Borough Mayor (Monmouth County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Keyport voters.

About Kathleen McNamara

Keyport Borough Council member; retired financial-industry executive. Keyport resident since 1986 and a member of the Borough Council since 2021. Worked for more than 30 years at New York financial firms in marketing, sales and trading, retiring as a director in fixed income at Citigroup; later taught financial literacy and gardening at an alternative vocational high school in Newark and holds Rutgers Master Gardener certification.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Helping shape the community's future
• Building relationships with residents
• Making sure issues important to all are heard

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Kathleen McNamara yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Rose P. Araneo · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Kathleen McNamara?

Kathleen McNamara is running as a Democrat.

What does the Keyport Borough Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Kathleen McNamara running against?

Rose P. Araneo, for Keyport Borough Mayor (Monmouth County).

Should I vote for Kathleen McNamara?

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