An incumbent council member, a Republican Club-endorsed challenger and a write-in incumbent on council are all Republican candidates vying for two seats in the General Election in Barnegat Light Nov. 7.

IN THE RUNNING: (From left) Candidates, in alphabetical order, Timothy Brindley, Mary Ellen Foley and Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Reynolds are vying for seats on council in the Nov. 7 General Election. In Barnegat Light, two of the six council seats are up for election every three years. A newcomer, an incumbent and a write-in incumbent comprise the competition. All are Republicans. (Supplied Photos)

Mary Ellen Foley, 61, of West 10th Street, chair of the water-sewer committee and an electrical engineer by profession, has been on council since 2017, previously Planning Board vice chair.