Legislative redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundary lines of legislative districts. The stated purpose of legislative redistricting is to ensure that each person is equally represented in our democracy. On February 18, 2022, the Apportionment Commission adopted the “New Jersey Legislative Districts: 2022-2030” map. The adopted map was filed with the Secretary of State on February 23, 2022.

The new map moves Manchester and Lakehurst from the 10th Legislative District (LD) to the 9th LD.  

The 9th LD is comprised solely of towns in Ocean County, including Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Lacey, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Twp, Manchester, Ocean Twp (Waretown), Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City and Tuckerton.

During redistricting, the 9th LD lost the Ocean County towns of Seaside Park and South Toms River, but gained Lakehurst and Manchester.

Three other Legislative Districts cover Ocean County: 10, 12 (Jackson and Plumsted), and 30 (Lakewood).