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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Maywood Borough Council Election 2026

3 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

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters choose up to two of four candidates for two full-term Borough Council seats and one of two candidates for a separate unexpired-term seat; the mayor is not on this ballot.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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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
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. HouseDistrict 9 (71% of Maywood residents) · District 5 (29%)
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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.

What the next council decides

01Municipal budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 budget on June 9, 2026, along with an ordinance exceeding the budget appropriation limits.

What's on the tableThe next council will write the 2027 budget and decide how to cover rising costs.

02Route 17 widening and Central Avenue traffic3 sourced facts

Where it standsMayor Bolan told the council in May 2026 that a resolution endorsing the County's Route 17 widening plan would be placed on a coming agenda.

What's on the tableThe next council will weigh in on county road projects that affect traffic through the borough.

03Police staffing2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council appointed three probationary police officers on May 26, 2026, citing vacancies in the department.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide further police hiring and the department's budget.

04Capital bond ordinance2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council introduced a $2,810,000 bond ordinance for improvements and equipment on June 23, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the projects and the borrowing the ordinance authorizes.

1 note on these statements

Curtis R. McAuliffe is running for the seat being vacated by retiring Councilman Ryan Ullman, according to the New Jersey Globe. New Jersey Globe

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    Key dates

    The seat math

    4 stay (not up this year): Katherine Bennin, Richard Bolan, Jacqueline Flynn, Douglas Herrick3 on this ballot

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

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