Lakewood Township Committee (Ocean 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 Ocean County ballots

• Barnegat Light Borough Council
• Barnegat Light Borough Council (Unexpired Term)
• Barnegat Light Borough Mayor
• Barnegat Township Committee
• Bay Head Borough Council
• Beach Haven Borough Council
• Beachwood Borough Council
• Eagleswood Township Committee
• Island Heights Borough Council
• Island Heights Borough Mayor
• Jackson Township Council
• Jackson Township Mayor
• Lacey Township Committee
• Lakehurst Borough Council
• Lavallette Borough Council
• Lavallette Borough Mayor

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Quick answers

Who is running for Lakewood Township Committee (Ocean County) in 2026?

Deborah Fuentes (Republican), Moshe B. Raitzik (Republican), Raymond Coles (Democrat) and Samantha L. Stokes (Democrat).

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 Lakewood Township Committee (Ocean 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.