Joseph A. Romano

Joseph A. Romano is a candidate for Township Committee Primary Election in 2026 in Monmouth, New Jersey.

Incumbent Township Committeeman in Holmdel, NJ

Also running: Kristin Celauro, Ronald Emma, Thomas "tj" Mann, Gary Vanderham.

Joseph Romano, 43, is an incumbent Holmdel Township Committeeman seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. A New Jersey native, he moved to Holmdel in 2019 with his wife Shanna and their two young children, Mia and Michael, prioritizing involvement in town affairs. He holds a Business Administration degree and has 20 years in healthcare, founding Sapient Health Management. Sworn into the Township Committee in January 2024, Romano's motivation for public office is to focus on issues, not politics, advocating for fiscally responsible leadership, open space preservation, and support for first responders. While running in the Republican primary, he identifies as a conservative Democrat.