As the Democratic Club of Stafford Township plans ahead for 2024, its first item of business is to join area clubs in supporting the 2nd District congressional candidates in the New Jersey Primary Election on June 4. Voters must declare party affiliation and register by May 14 to participate in a primary. Party affiliation can be changed at a polling site, but to receive a ballot by mail, contact the Ocean County Clerk at 732-929-2152.

Three Democrats are running for the seat currently occupied by Republican Jeff Van Drew: Carolyn Rush of Sea Isle City,…