Barbara Ruane

Barbara Ruane is a candidate for Borough Council Primary Election in 2026 in Monmouth, New Jersey.

Incumbent Borough Council Member in West Long Branch, NJ

Also running: Sarah Betesh, Abraham Seruya, Matthew B. Sniffen.

Barbara Ruane is an incumbent Republican member of the West Long Branch Borough Council in New Jersey, with her current term concluding in 2026. She is seeking re-election to continue serving her community. Ruane previously won a primary election in 2025 for an unexpired term on the council. Deeply connected to her community and military families, she is known for co-hosting "RED Friday" events in West Long Branch to remember deployed service members. Her personal dedication to supporting troops is evident as her two sons served in Iraq, and she has organized efforts to send care packages. She is running on the Monmouth County Republican Organization ticket, often alongside fellow council member Matthew B. Sniffen.