Barnegat Township Deputy Mayor John J. Novak is setting his sights on Washington as he has filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the District 3 congressional seat held by Democrat Andy Kim. The district seatserves parts of Ocean and Burlington counties.

“I’ve hired a campaign manager and a consultant,” said the 61-year-old Novak. “I’m ready to go. I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t have any confidence, and I feel very strongly that I can win.”