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The 13th District is made up 16 communities in Monmouth County: Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Rumson, Sea Bright, and Union Beach.

Republicans hold a slight voter registration advantage over Democrats. Still, about 46% of all voters are unaffiliated. The district skews “red.”

The Assembly members, also Republicans, are Amy Handlin of Lincroft and Serena DiMaso of Holmdel. Handlin is not seeking re-election. DiMaso is running with Gerard Scharfenberger of Middletown.

Their Democratic opponents are Allison Friedman of Aberdeen and Barbara Singer of Holmdel.

ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES

SERENA DiMASO: REPUBLICAN (incumbent)

Hometown: Holmdel

Occupation: Legislator

Top three issues: Property taxes; education; public safety

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GERARD SCHARFENBERGER: REPUBLICAN

Hometown: Middletown

Occupation/Service: Archaeologist, Monmouth County freeholder

Top three issues: Property taxes; economic development; safety

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BARBARA SINGER: DEMOCRAT

Hometown: Holmdel

Occupation: Attorney

Top three issues: State finances; the environment; quality of life

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ALLISON FRIEDMAN: DEMOCRAT

Hometown: Aberdeen

Occupation/Service: Attorney, member of Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education

Top three issues: Education: Quality; safety; cost.

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