Borough Council in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Marc A. Leckstein — Incumbent Council Member in Sea Bright, NJ

  Marc A. Leckstein serves as an incumbent Council Member for Sea Bright, New Jersey, distinguished as an attorney, perpetual advocate, and land-use expert. A 1998 law graduate, he chairs the Court, Code Enforcement, Shared Services, and Inter-Governmental Relations committee. Previously, he focused on downtown revitalization, tax reduction, and public service consolidation. He pledges to scrutinize the municipal budget to maintain quality of life and vital services, while proactively managing infrastructure projects like bridge construction to prevent negative borough impacts. He seeks re-election to Council in 2026, leveraging his extensive experience in law and local governance.

• Jeffrey Booker — Incumbent Borough Councilman in Sea Bright, NJ

  Jeffrey Booker is a Republican Councilman for Sea Bright, New Jersey, notably the first African-American man to assume office in his hometown after winning his 2020 election. With two decades as a Republican operative, Booker first entered elected office in 2021. He moved to Sea Bright from South Jersey and chairs the Finance, Insurance, and Grants Committee on the Borough Council. Professionally, Booker is a seasoned insurance industry executive and co-founder of CannaCoverage, specializing in risk management for the cannabusiness sector. He dedicates his time to community service, serving on boards for the National Forum For Black Public Administrators-NJ Chapter and 180 Turning Lives Around, earning the 2021 Co-Corporate Citizen of The Year award. He is running for Borough Council in the 2026 Primary.

• Benjamin Perrin — Fire Department Captain in Sea Bright, NJ

  Benjamin Perrin is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Borough Council in Sea Bright, New Jersey. He is on the ballot for the Primary Election on June 2, 2026, running as an official candidate with the Monmouth County Republican Organization, alongside Jeffrey Booker. Perrin has a background in local public service, currently holding positions as a Captain and Auxiliary Driver within the Sea Bright Fire Department. His candidacy for Borough Council reflects his dedication to community engagement and governance in Sea Bright.