Borough Council in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Michael Dibenedetto — Incumbent Borough Council Member in Freehold Borough, NJ

  Michael DiBenedetto is an incumbent Council Member serving the community of Freehold Borough, New Jersey. A dedicated member of the Democratic Party, he is an active part of the Freehold Borough Council, with his current term extending until the end of 2026. Residents have expressed appreciation for his years of service to the town. He is expected to seek re-election to continue his commitment to the borough.

• Jeffrey Friedman — Incumbent Council President in Freehold, NJ

  Jeffrey Friedman currently serves as the Council President for Freehold Borough, New Jersey, with his term concluding at the end of 2026. A dedicated public servant, he is seeking re-election for a Borough Council seat as a Democratic candidate. Friedman is actively involved in the local community, engaging with organizations such as the Freehold Borough Arts Council and participating in local events like Porchfest. His background includes an interest in the arts, having studied art under famed New York artist Dorothy Zilka in high school where he was a winner. He regularly shares local news updates with the community.

• Autumn Nonnenmacher — 5th Grade Teacher in Freehold Borough, NJ

  Autumn Nonnenmacher, 50, is a resident of Freehold Borough. She holds a B.A. in Education and History from New Jersey City University and works as a 5th Grade Teacher. Running for Borough Council, Nonnenmacher is motivated by the need for new voices and fresh ideas to propel Freehold forward, aiming to preserve the strong community spirit she deeply values. Her platform champions stronger and safer neighborhoods, smart development, rectifying redevelopment issues, fair regulations, and establishing a trustworthy government that prioritizes residents over special interests and delivers results.

• Sara Razi — Real estate agent and developer in Freehold Borough, NJ

  Sara Razi is a first-generation Pakistani American Muslim and a proud resident of Freehold Borough, New Jersey, for over 13 years. She is a Republican candidate for Borough Council in 2026, committed to lowering property taxes and strengthening the American Dream for all residents. Razi attended Freehold Intermediate and High School and was a student activist at Rutgers University, where she organized educational rallies advocating for bodily autonomy and medical freedom. She has also served as the New Jersey state chair of Young Americans for Liberty. Professionally, Razi is a real estate agent and developer with a background as a real estate law paralegal, giving her insights into housing, economic development, and local legal challenges.