Although she lost to Republican Committeeman Albert Bille last November for a seat on the Barnegat Township Committee, Democrat Peg Houle said she was encouraged by making it a competitive race. On Nov. 3, Houle is making another attempt at public office, this time with running mate Charles Cunliffe.

Houle, 65, said she brings many different leadership experiences as a candidate. Her career path has included several leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies that required strategic planning,…