Municipal

Mayor of Manchester Township

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor is the township's chief executive: the mayor runs day-to-day operations, prepares the budget and appoints department heads.

Nonpartisan election: candidates run without party labels. Ballot slogans: Kenneth Seda, "Independent Leadership Accountable to You"; Mariah L. Prokop, "Transparent, Straightforward Leadership"; Joseph T. Hankins, "The Right Choice for Manchester."

Candidates Compare by issue

Kenneth Seda

No party listed

The gist

Pledged a full audit of municipal spending.
Pledged to fix cell phone service in Whiting.

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Pledged a full audit of municipal spending.
Candidates Lined Up For November 3 Election
News coverage · Jersey Shore Online · Sep 8, 2026 · jerseyshoreonline.com
“Seda vowed at the time that if elected he would do a full audit and review municipal spending”
Pledged to fix cell phone service in Whiting.
Candidates Lined Up For November 3 Election
News coverage · Jersey Shore Online · Sep 8, 2026 · jerseyshoreonline.com
“would focus on solving the cell phone service issue”
Three Manchester Mayoral Choices Speak Out During Forum
News coverage · Jersey Shore Online · Oct 11, 2022 · jerseyshoreonline.com
“Seda took several questions regarding the need for improved cell phone service in the Whiting section of the township.”

Mariah L. Prokop

No party listed

Manchester Township

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No documented position found.

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Joseph T. Hankins

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Manchester Township · Manchester Township

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Supports livestreaming and recording township meetings.
Supports a master plan with five- and 10-year outlooks.

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Supports livestreaming and recording township meetings.
Six Candidates Compete For Manchester Council
News coverage · Jersey Shore Online · Oct 28, 2022 · jerseyshoreonline.com
“I would like to see the township meetings live streamed and recorded so residents can view them in their own home.”
Supports a master plan with five- and 10-year outlooks.
Six Candidates Compete For Manchester Council
News coverage · Jersey Shore Online · Oct 28, 2022 · jerseyshoreonline.com
“the Master plan should include a five- and 10-year outlook and should always be updated to meet the current needs of the residents.”

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