Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Eatontown Mayor & Borough Council Election 2026
2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
How to vote · 11 days left
Early voting begins (Oct 24): the election office's noticeThese links go to official state and county election sites. Hours and rules differ by state; your election office has the final word.
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Borough Council
Vote for up to 2- Candace M. FaustIncumbentCandace is a lifelong resident of Eatontown and is serving her first term on Borough Council. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers University.1sourced
Kevin GonzalezKevin Gonzalez is listed as a Republican candidate for Eatontown Borough Council on the county's official list.1sourced
Danielle M. JonesIncumbentDanielle is serving in her second term on Borough Council. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Cabrini University in 2013 and is a Commissioner for the NJ Amistad Commission.1sourced
- Ali MehdaouiAli Mehdaoui is listed as a Republican candidate for Eatontown Borough Council on the county's official list.1sourced
Voters choose one mayor and vote for up to two Borough Council candidates in the Nov. 3 general election.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- U.S. Senate
- Cory Booker · Democratic
- Justin Murphy · Republican
- Veronica Fernandez · End the Corruption!
- Joanne Kuniansky · Socialist Workers Party
- U.S. HouseDistrict 4
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Meir AramanMeir Araman is a licensed real estate broker and serves as liaison to the Economic Development Advisory and Community Development Block Grant committees.bio only
- Virginia EastVirginia East is Council President, a retired educator and school principal, serving her second term on Borough Council.bio only
- Carl LawsonCarl Lawson is serving his first term on Borough Council and was a Board of Education member for almost twelve years.bio only
What the next council decides
01Monmouth Mall and downtown redevelopment2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe borough has posted a draft mall concept and the Mayor's Welcome describes planning talks for the mall and downtown.
What's on the tableThe council will decide how the mall and downtown redevelopment plans move forward.
- The Mayor's Welcome says the Borough made significant progress in developing a plan for the redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall. Eatontown Borough
- The borough's Monmouth Mall Redevelopment page lists a draft proposed mall concept from an Aug. 15, 2022 special meeting. Eatontown Borough
02Flooding and drainage1 sourced fact
Where it standsThe Mayor's Welcome lists drainage and Wampum corridor flooding among infrastructure work.
What's on the tableThe council will decide infrastructure spending and grant pursuit for drainage.
- The Mayor's Welcome says the Borough is addressing drainage issues around town as well as flooding along the Wampum corridor. Eatontown Borough
03Fort Monmouth redevelopment1 sourced fact
Where it standsThe Mayor's Welcome describes a Fort Monmouth redevelopment as near.
What's on the tableThe council will decide how the Borough handles redevelopment at the former Fort Monmouth.
- The Mayor's Welcome says a plan was approved for Howard Commons, including a new housing community and a 6.5-acre Borough park paid for by the developer. Eatontown Borough
04Rent leveling and tenants1 sourced fact
Where it standsThe borough has a Rent Leveling Board and a Tenants Rights Committee with a council liaison.
What's on the tableThe council will decide how the borough oversees rent leveling and tenant matters.
- Councilmember Escalante is liaison to the Tenants Rights Committee, Rent Leveling Board and Street Numbering Committee. Eatontown Borough directory
05Parks and recreation1 sourced fact
Where it standsThe Mayor's Welcome describes rising park use and new park investments.
What's on the tableThe council will decide parks and recreation funding.
- The Mayor's Welcome says the Borough secured a $500,000 grant to continue improvements to the Captain James M. Gurbisz Memorial Park. Eatontown Borough
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Key dates
- Voter registration deadlineNJ Division of Elections / Monmouth County 2026 General Election timelineOct 13, 2026
- Early voting beginsMonmouth County 2026 General Election timelineOct 24, 2026
- Election DayMonmouth County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026Nov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Meir Araman, Virginia East, Carl Lawson2 on this ballot
6 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The county's official list shows Eatontown Borough voting for a full-term Mayor (vote for one) and two full-term Borough Council seats (vote for two). Monmouth County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026
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