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General Election Day – November 3, 2026
Vote blue in November! Congratulations to our primary winners.
Brett Murphy is running for Lacey Township Committee.
Kia C. Phua is the democratic nominee for Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
Rachel Peace is our nominee for Congressional District 4.
Zack Mullock is running for Congressional District 2.
Re-elect Cory Booker for US Senate.
New Jersey has an EARLY VOTING option for voters. Early voting for the General Election on November 3rd, will be held October 24, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Times are Monday to Saturday from 10:00am – 8:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am – 6:00pm. There is no early voting on Monday, November 2nd. Visit the NJ Voter Information Portal for more info and visit the Ocean County Clerk to stay up to date on voting locations.
Lacey Township is governed by a Committee consisting of 5 seats. Lacey holds an election every year alternating which seats are up for election.
We hold a primary in June and then a general election in November to coincide with the state and national elections.
In addition to the local committee seats, we elect County Commissioners, Congressional Representatives, Legislative Representatives, US Senators, and a Governor.
OUR CURRENT REPRESENTATIVES
Governor: Mikie Sherrill (D)
US Senators: Cory Booker (D) and Andy Kim (D)
US Congressmen: Chris Smith (R), Congressional District 4, for most Lacey residents and Jeff Van Drew (R), Congressional District 2, for Lacey residents living in Lacey voting district 1.
State Legislature for District 9: Senator Carmen Amato Jr. (R), Assembly Gregory Myhre (R), and Assembly Brian Rumpf (R)
County Commissioners: Director Frank Sadeghi (R), Deputy Director Jennifer Bacchionne (R) Robert Arace (R), Samuel Ellenbogen (R) and Ray Gormley (R)
Township Committee: Mayor Steven Kennis (R), Peter Curatolo (R), Peggy Sue Juliano (R), Robert Laureigh (R), and Timothy McDonald (R)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the voting requirements in Lacey?
To vote in Lacey, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Ocean County for 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old by election day. Additionally, you need to register to vote at least 21 days prior to an election.
How do I register to vote?
You can register to vote online or by mail. Check VOTE.NJ.GOV for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents to ensure your registration is completed on time.
What identification do I need to vote?
New Jersey requires an ID to vote, which can be a current and valid Driver’s License, a non-driver Identification Card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or a Social Security number.
Can I vote early or by mail?
Yes, New Jersey offers early voting and Vote-By-Mail voting options. Check VOTE.NJ.GOV for details on how to vote early or request a mail in ballot, including deadlines and eligibility requirements. You can also vote in person at your polling place, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, get an application at the Ocean County Board of Elections.