Monmouth County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
6 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Monmouth County races, led by the Monmouth County Commissioner contest.
County offices
CommissionerErik Anderson (R) · Tony Perry (R) · Chelsey Tanner (D) · Sofia J. Ugarte (D)
Erik Anderson Republican Incumbent
Anderson is a lawyer who serves as Monmouth County Commissioner, in his first three-year term, which expires December 31, 2026, per his campaign site. He previously served on Shrewsbury Borough Council from 2016 to 2019 and as Shrewsbury Mayor from 2019 to 2024, per his campaign site. As commissioner, he serves as liaison to the Board of Elections, County Counsel, Consumer Affairs, the Division of Planning, the Historical Commission, the Library and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, per his campaign site.
Tony Perry Republican
Tony Perry is the Mayor of Middletown, Monmouth County's largest municipality, having served as a Township Committeeman since 2017 and as mayor since 2019, per the New Jersey Globe. He is an executive at Hackensack Meridian Health and previously served as chief of staff to state Senator Joseph Kyrillos, per the New Jersey Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tony Perry.
Chelsey Tanner Democratic
- Advancing accountability in county government
- Improving affordability across Monmouth County
Per the Monmouth County Democrats' endorsed-candidates page.
About Chelsey Tanner
Chelsey Tanner is a Neptune native who holds a Doctor of Education degree from Saint Peter's University, per the Monmouth County Democrats' endorsed-candidates page. A mother of five, she returned to Monmouth County in 2016 and has since worked in public service in the community. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chelsey Tanner.
Sofia J. Ugarte Democratic
- Responsible spending in county government
- Accessible county services
- Ethical leadership that puts residents first
Per the Monmouth County Democrats' endorsed-candidates page.
About Sofia J. Ugarte
Sofia J. Ugarte is a working mother who has lived in Monmouth County since 2021, with professional experience in energy efficiency and program coordination that has helped residents and businesses lower costs, per the Monmouth County Democrats' endorsed-candidates page. She is bilingual in English and Portuguese. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sofia J. Ugarte.
Two of the five Board of County Commissioners seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Incumbent Erik Anderson (whose term expires December 31, 2026, per the county's official commissioner page) is seeking re-election. The second seat is open: incumbent Ross Licitra chose not to seek re-election, and Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is the Republican nominee for that seat, per the New Jersey Globe. Both Republicans ran unopposed in the June 2, 2026 primary, as did Democrats Chelsey Tanner and Sofia Ugarte, per the New Jersey Globe and the Monmouth County Democrats' endorsed-candidates page. Democrats have not won a countywide seat in Monmouth County since 2008, per the New Jersey Globe. The field matches the County Clerk's official November 3, 2026 Federal and County candidate list (read September 8, 2026).
Full race pageSurrogateMaureen T. Raisch (R) · Anthony L. Cherry (D)
Maureen T. Raisch (Republican) and Anthony L. Cherry (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monmouth County Surrogate.
Maureen T. Raisch Republican
- Modernizing and expanding online access to probate filing
- Public outreach and accessibility for residents navigating probate and guardianship
Per the Monmouth County Surrogate's official biography page.
About Maureen T. Raisch
Maureen T. Raisch is the incumbent Monmouth County Surrogate, having previously served more than 20 years in public service in the Middletown Township Mayor's Office, per her official Surrogate's office biography. A Middletown resident for more than 35 years, she has volunteered as a grief support facilitator at Stephy's Place in Red Bank for over eight years. As Surrogate she has prioritized modernization, including an online probate filing portal and multilingual AI public-assistance tools. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Maureen T. Raisch.
Anthony L. Cherry Democratic
A criminal defense attorney who founded Cherry Law Firm in Monmouth County and previously worked as an assistant deputy public defender, per his firm's website and the New Jersey Globe. He is the Monmouth County Democratic Organization's endorsed candidate for Surrogate, per the party's press page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Incumbent Surrogate Maureen T. Raisch is seeking a second five-year term. She is challenged by Democrat Anthony L. Cherry Jr. Both ran unopposed in their party's June 2, 2026 primary, per the New Jersey Globe. The field matches the County Clerk's official November 3, 2026 Federal and County candidate list (read September 8, 2026).
Full race pageSee your full ballot
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
Verify your ballot with the official election office.
Cross-check every race and candidate with the official election office. Official sources are the final word.
Who is on the ballot in Monmouth County, New Jersey on November 3, 2026?
Monmouth County sample ballot 2026: who is running for county commissioner and county surrogate, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in New Jersey?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Jersey are listed on the New Jersey election hub. New Jersey election hub →
How do I see my exact Monmouth County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Monmouth County49 ZIP codes
Candidate roster last updated Sep 29, 2026 from official election sources.