Unopposed candidates romp in Monmouth’s municipal elections

Three of four municipal elections this week, Allenhurst, Keansburg and Loch Arbour, were uncontested. The fourth, Deal, four candidates competed for three seats on the governing commission.

As of 8:20:57 PM on Tuesday night, 1,190 of 6,651 registered voters (17.89%) cast ballots in the four municipal elections. More people will read this article.

All voters received a mail in ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ballots postmarked on Tuesday that arrive at the Board of Elections in Freehold today will be added to the totals. The results are not likely to change.