1Brick Township, NJ — Despite its historical Republican leanings, Brick Township remains a Democratic stronghold at the local level, with the GOP facing an uphill battle to reclaim power in the 2025 elections.

In fact, it’s the only major municipality in Ocean County where Democrats control the show, and to be honest, it’s one of the best run towns in the county.

The scars of past Republican missteps—massive tax increases, controversial red light cameras, and allegations of political corruption, nepotism, and patronage jobs—continue to haunt the party, while the success of Democratic leadership under former Mayor John Ducey and current Mayor Lisa Crate keeps residents content and the town thriving.

As polls show Republicans trailing, the reality of a GOP victory in 2025 appears slim.

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