Ocean Township Committee

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
• Lakewood Township Committee
• Lavallette Borough Council

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Quick answers

Who is running for Ocean Township Committee in 2026?

Kenneth Baulderstone (Republican) and Janet E. Buccella (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 Ocean Township Committee 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.