Ocean County Sheriff
Ocean County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Michael Mastronardy
Republican
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2028 - Jun 6, 2028
Term Length
3 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Eligible voter and resident of the district for which office is sought
Filing information
Elections office
118 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-929-2018
Fee & signature requirements
100 signatures
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 6, 2028
Primary Filing
Open
Deadline: Mar 27, 2028