In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 72.2% of the vote (2,848 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 25.5% (1,007 votes), and other candidates with 2.3% (89 votes), among the 3,979 ballots cast by the township's 9,134 registered voters (35 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 43.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,959 votes (46.9% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,688 votes (40.4% vs. 39.9%), Independent Chris Daggett with 424 votes (10.1% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 75 votes (1.8% vs. 2.0%), among the 4,181 ballots cast by the township's 9,259 registered voters, yielding a 45.2% turnout (vs. 47.3% in the county).2009 Governor: Salem County , New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed January 17, 2013.
In the 2013 gubernatorial election Republican Chris Christie received 722% of the vote (2848 cast) ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 255% (1007 votes) and other candidates with 23% (89 votes) among the 3979 ballots cast by the township's 9134 registered voters (35 ballots were spoiled) for a turnout of 436% In the 2009 gubernatorial election Republican Chris Christie received 1959 votes (469% vs 461% countywide) ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1688 votes (404% vs 399%) Independent Chris Daggett with 424 votes (101% vs 97%) and other candidates with 75 votes (18% vs 20%) among the 4181 ballots cast by the township's 9259 registered voters yielding a 452% turnout (vs 473% in the county)2009 Governor Salem County  New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections December 31 2009 Accessed January 17 2013