The official Candidate Qualifying period for the March election will run from 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Qualifying packets will be available October 20th. To qualify for the election, you must make an appointment with the Town Clerk, Erika Petersen, by calling 561-383-2541 or emailing epetersen@manalapan.org.


The following seats are up for re-election in 2027:

Mayor Seat #7 | Seat expires March 2029 | May reside anywhere within the Town | Currently held by John Deese


Town Commissioner Seat #1 | Seat expires March 2029 | May reside anywhere within the Town | Currently held by Cindy McMackin


Town Commissioner Seat #3 | Seat expires March 2029 | Must reside on the Ocean | Currently held by Simone Bonutti


Town Commissioner Seat #5 | Seat expires March 2029 | Must reside on the Point | Currently held by David Knobel