Borough Council in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Brendan Judge — Incumbent Borough Councilman in Spring Lake, NJ

  Brendan Judge is a lifelong resident of Spring Lake, New Jersey, currently serving his fifth three-year term on the Borough Council, a position he has held since 2012. He serves as the Council President and is involved in numerous committees including Affordable Housing, Finance/Personnel, and Public Safety. Professionally, he is a partner at Connell Foley LLP, specializing in commercial, banking, and construction litigation. He previously served as the Spring Lake Municipal Prosecutor and as Founding President of the Spring Lake Educational Foundation. Judge is a graduate of Notre Dame University and Law School, and serves on the board of the Samaritan Center At The Jersey Shore. He is running as a Republican candidate.

• Richard Roccesano — Candidate for Borough Council in Spring Lake Borough, NJ

  Richard Roccesano is an official candidate endorsed by the Monmouth County Republican Organization for Borough Council. He is seeking one of two Borough Council seats in a primary election representing Spring Lake Borough. Roccesano's candidacy reflects his aim to contribute to local governance and community representation within Spring Lake.