Borough Council in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Robert J. Bergen — Incumbent Borough Councilmember in Keyport, NJ

  Robert J. Bergen currently serves as a Councilmember for the Borough of Keyport, New Jersey. An attorney by profession, Bergen is deeply involved in the community's governance. For the 2026 calendar year, he holds key positions on several borough council committees, including Finance, Grants, and Police. Additionally, he is appointed to various commissions and boards, serving as a Class 3 Member on the Planning Board and as a liaison to the Environmental Commission. His other appointments include the Harbor Commission, Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative (KBBC), Municipal Alliance Committee, Recycling Committee, Green Team, and Cannabis Committee, reflecting a broad engagement in local policy and community development.

• Danielle Mastropiero — Attorney and Registered Nurse in Keyport, NJ

  Danielle Mastropiero is a Monmouth County native and Keyport resident running for Borough Council in the 2026 New Jersey Primary Election. A seasoned trial attorney and practicing registered nurse, she advocates vigorously for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Mastropiero is a dedicated first responder with experience from Hurricane Katrina to COVID-19 vaccine efforts with the Medical Reserve Corps, and has volunteered as a firefighter. She supports increasing aid for police, firefighters, and EMS, and expanding mental health services for first responders. With a strong background in both law and nursing, she brings vision, experience, and integrity to her community.

• Joseph A. Piccinich — Candidate for Borough Council in Keyport, NJ

  Joseph A. Piccinich is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Borough Council in Keyport. He is running as part of a Republican ticket that includes incumbent Mayor Rose Araneo and fellow council candidate Judith Scibetti. Piccinich is vying for one of two available seats on the council. He is campaigning alongside his running mates, who collectively represent the Republican effort in the Keyport municipal elections.

• Judith K. Scibetti — Candidate for Borough Council in Keyport, NJ

  Judith K. Scibetti is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Borough Council in Keyport, New Jersey. She is running as a Keyport Republican and is listed on the official mail-in ballot alongside Joseph A. Piccinich for one of the two available Borough Council positions. Additionally, Scibetti is presented as a Keyport Republican candidate for the Party Office County Committee. Her candidacy aligns with the Monmouth County Republican Organization, indicating a focus on local governance within the Republican platform. She aims to bring her perspectives to municipal decision-making, representing the interests of Keyport residents.