Long Branch, New Jersey Public Records

New Jersey's bond and bail process allows detainees to potentially secure release while awaiting trial, and those seeking information about recent arrests can contact the jail's administrative office directly.

Those wishing to register can do so online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml, though registration must be completed 21 days before any election. New Jersey does allow same-day voter registration during the early voting period at designated locations. First-time voters who registered by mail need to bring valid identification to the polls—acceptable forms include a New Jersey driver's license, military ID, student ID, or a utility bill showing name and address. Long Branch operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at-large to staggered four-year terms through nonpartisan municipal elections held each May. The next municipal election is scheduled for May 2025, when several council seats will be on the ballot. Voters looking for information about candidates, campaign finance reports, and local ballot questions can contact the Long Branch City Clerk's office at 732-222-7000 or reach out to the Monmouth County Clerk. To locate their assigned polling place, residents can use the New Jersey Division of Elections polling place lookup tool at nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml by entering their address. Early in-person voting is available at designated locations throughout Monmouth County beginning nine days before Election Day. In the November 2024 presidential election, Monmouth County saw approximately 65-68% voter turnout, with over 420,000 ballots cast out of roughly 650,000 registered voters. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the city and across the county will participate in federal and state elections. New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat (Class II) is up for election in 2026, currently held by Senator Cory Booker. All 120 seats in the New Jersey Legislature—40 Senate seats and 80 Assembly seats—are up for election in 2025 and 2027 on odd-year cycles; 2026 will feature only federal races and any special local elections. County offices including Freeholder/Commissioner positions may also appear on the ballot depending on term expirations. New Jersey allows any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Applications can be submitted online through Monmouth County Clerk's portal, by mail, or in person up to seven days before the election. Completed mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 48 hours to be counted. Election records in New Jersey are largely public: voter registration lists are available to campaigns and political organizations (not for commercial use), campaign finance reports are searchable through the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission database at elec.nj.gov, candidate petitions and filings are maintained by the Monmouth County Clerk, and precinct-level election results are published on the county and state websites after certification.