Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Burlington Township Mayor & Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Mayor

1 seat

Township Council

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Township Council

Unopposed

Michael A. RamosIncumbentBurlington Township councilman since 2025 and an electric distribution supervisor at PSE&G.1sourced

Voters choose up to three candidates for the three full-term council seats and one for the separate unexpired-term seat, all at-large, plus a mayor.

Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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U.S. Senate
- Cory Booker · Democratic
- Justin Murphy · Republican
- Veronica Fernandez · End the Corruption!
- Joanne Kuniansky · Socialist Workers Party
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U.S. HouseDistrict 3

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council passed Ordinance 2026-OR-012 on June 9, 2026, adding data centers to the township's prohibited uses.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether data centers are ever permitted after the next master plan reexamination.

The ordinance was introduced at the May 26, 2026 council meeting. Burlington Township · Jun 9, 2026
It says data centers are prohibited unless and until they are recommended in the next master plan reexamination report and the council decides to permit them. Burlington Township · Jun 9, 2026
The ordinance defines data centers to include cloud computing infrastructure, cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence processing facilities. Burlington Township · Jun 9, 2026

02Warehouses and truck traffic2 sourced facts

Where it standsResidents have contested a planned 200,000-square-foot warehouse on Beverly Road; FOX 29 reported in December 2023 that it had conditional council approval.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to handle warehouse and logistics development and truck traffic on residential streets.

The warehouse has conditional approval from the township Council, FOX 29 reported. FOX 29 · Dec 12, 2023
FOX 29 reported that residents paid for their own traffic study. FOX 29 · Dec 12, 2023

03Affordable housing trust fund2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved an updated affordable housing spending plan on March 10, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee spending of the affordable housing trust fund under the updated plan.

The township's affordable housing trust fund balance was $9,270,247 as of April 30, 2025. Burlington Township · Mar 10, 2026
The updated plan responds to new state Department of Community Affairs regulations adopted in December 2025. Burlington Township · Mar 10, 2026

04Spending and accountability1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe township tax office lists a certified tax rate of 3.111 per hundred.

What's on the tableThe next mayor and council will set the township budget and any spending or disclosure rules.

The township tax office lists a certified tax rate of 3.111 per hundred. Burlington Township

1 note on these statements

Republicans list two candidates, Bernie Wojtkowiak and George DeFelice, for the three full-term council seats and no candidate for the unexpired-term seat. Burlington County · Aug 31, 2026

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1. What should Burlington Township do about data centers?
2. How should the township handle large warehouse projects?
3. How should the township handle truck traffic on residential streets?
4. How should the township review its spending?
5. Should developer campaign contributions be disclosed alongside council votes?

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Key dates

General electionBurlington TownshipNov 3, 2026
Voter registration deadline (21 days before the election)Burlington TownshipOct 13, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Robert W. Jung, Prabhdeep Pandher, Patricia "Trish" Siboczy4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

Seven council members are elected at large for four-year terms. Burlington Township
The ballot has a mayoral contest for a four-year term, a three-seat full-term council contest and a one-seat contest for an unexpired two-year term. Burlington County · Aug 31, 2026
The mayor appoints the township administrator, with the consent and approval of council. Burlington Township
Regular council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Burlington Township

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