Absecon City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Maria E.
Prete
Maria E. Prete is running for Absecon City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alex Clark.
The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Alex ClarkIncumbent
- 02Maria E. PreteYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired business operations leader whose career spanned transportation, hospitality and lodging. She retired from Walt Disney World in 2022 and is a former member of the Transportation Communications Union.
- Campaign website
- movingabseconforward.com
Alex Clark and Christine Parker, both Republicans, are seeking re-election; Maria E. Prete and Gloria Seel are the Democratic candidates. New Jersey Globe · Jul 14, 2026
On the record: Maria E. Prete
3 sourced01Transparency1 sourced position
Her campaign biography says she believes local government should be transparent, accessible and highly responsive to residents' everyday needs.
Own statementMoving Absecon Forward (Absecon Democrats): campaign siteLink
02Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Her campaign biography says she is running to keep Absecon fiscally responsible, safe and vibrant, drawing on her corporate budgeting experience.
Own statementMoving Absecon Forward (Absecon Democrats): campaign siteLink
Moving Absecon Forward, the joint campaign of Maria Prete and Gloria Seel
The joint campaign lists "Protecting Taxpayers & Promoting Affordability" as a goal, described as responsible budgeting that encourages local business development and sustainable growth.
Own statementMoving Absecon Forward (Absecon Democrats): campaign siteLink
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