Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Newfield Mayor & Borough Council Election 2026
2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seat- Brent HopkinsCandidate for Mayor of Newfield in the Republican column of the official 2026 general election ballot.1sourced
- Christina M. RenziChristina M. Renzi is a Newfield Borough Council member and a senior compliance manager in banking. She was appointed to the council in August 2023 to fill a vacated seat and elected that November.5sourced
Borough Council
Unopposed- Michael CarrowIncumbentMichael Carrow is the Newfield Council President and chairs the council's Finance committee. He was first elected to office in November 2005 and was previously Director of Sales & Marketing for Chestertown Foods.8sourced
- Joseph J. Curcio IIIIncumbentJoseph J. Curcio III is a member of the Newfield Borough Council.3sourced
Voters choose one of two candidates for mayor and up to two Borough Council candidates; only two candidates are on the ballot for the two council seats.
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
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.
- Thomas CorwonskiCouncilmember; sworn in to a new term in January 20265sourced
- Stephanie EngleCouncilmember; sworn in to a new term in January 20262sourced
- Brad MillerCouncilmember; appointed to the Borough Council in 20255sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
01Budget and taxes3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 municipal budget in May 2026; the finance chair reported it carries no local tax increase.
What's on the tableThe next mayor and council will write the 2027 budget and set the municipal tax levy.
- The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget by Resolution 48-26 on May 14, 2026. Borough of Newfield · May 14, 2026
- Council President Michael Carrow reported the 2026 budget was adopted with zero local tax increase and a school tax increase of 5.33 percent. Borough of Newfield · Jun 11, 2026
- In April 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 2026-4, a $65,000 bond ordinance for capital equipment. Borough of Newfield · Apr 9, 2026
02Borough land and the downtown3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe borough is selling properties it no longer needs, including Gorgo Lane land sold for $40,000 and 2-4 Northwest Boulevard.
What's on the tableThe council will decide on further sales of borough property and plans for the downtown.
- A $40,000 bid for the Gorgo Lane property was less than the minimum sales price the borough was asking, and the council agreed to accept it. Borough of Newfield · May 14, 2026
- Bids on 2-4 Northwest Boulevard were to be accepted on June 23, 2026. Borough of Newfield · Jun 11, 2026
- Council President Michael Carrow said a private buyer may be able to buy and refurbish the old municipal building for business use. Borough of Newfield · Jun 11, 2026
03Roads and water lines3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe borough awarded the Sandy Drive reconstruction in April 2026, funded by two NJDOT Municipal Aid grants.
What's on the tableThe council will decide which streets and water mains to rebuild next and how to pay for them.
- Bids for the Sandy Drive Reconstruction project ranged from $271,000 to $358,507, with Arawak Paving the low bidder. Borough of Newfield · Apr 9, 2026
- The council authorized the engineer to submit Church and Hazel to the DOT program for 2027. Borough of Newfield · Jun 11, 2026
- The engineer said Dalton and Stotesbury are the roadways to be redone this year, with water mains and laterals replaced. Borough of Newfield · Feb 12, 2026
04Water system2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe borough is working on a discharge permit for backwashing at Well #5 and on its state water allocation permit.
What's on the tableThe council will oversee water permits and decide whether to buy the tank now rented at Well #5.
- The engineer said the state is trying to reduce Newfield's water allocation because the borough no longer has the industrial demand. Borough of Newfield · May 14, 2026
- Michael Carrow said the tank rented at Well #5 could be bought for $10,000, depending on permission for the backwash system. Borough of Newfield · Jun 11, 2026
05Property reassessment2 sourced facts
Where it standsGloucester County assessors are reassessing all properties in the borough during 2026.
What's on the tableThe next council will set tax rates on the new assessments.
- Mayor Charles Grova said the county reassessment work would continue throughout 2026. Borough of Newfield · May 14, 2026
- The work session minutes say a reassessment has not been done since 2013-2014. Borough of Newfield · Mar 12, 2026
1 note on these statements
The official ballot lists Michael Carrow and Joseph J. Curcio III in the Republican column for two council seats, with no Democratic nomination made. Gloucester County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
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Who matches you?
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1. Should the borough sell land it no longer needs, even below its asking price?
2. What should happen to the old municipal building?
3. Should the borough pursue sewer service for downtown business properties?
4. Should Newfield keep rebuilding streets like Sandy Drive with state grant money?
Key dates
- General election day (polls 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)Gloucester County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026Nov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Thomas Corwonski, Stephanie Engle, Brad Miller2 on this ballot
6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The borough lists a mayor and six Borough Council members. Borough of Newfield
- The mayor is elected directly to a four-year term, and the six council members serve staggered three-year terms, with two seats up each year. Wikipedia
- The mayor presides at council meetings and votes only in the event of a tie. Wikipedia
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