Run for office in Ocean County, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.
Ocean County has 6 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 2, 2026. There are also 4 school board and local district races open to Ocean County residents.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River Regional School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Toms River Regional School Board - Toms River | Nov 2, 2027 | TBD |
| Toms River Regional School Board | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Toms River Regional School Board - South Toms River | Nov 2, 2027 | TBD |
About these offices
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Ocean County races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Commissioner | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Ocean County Commissioner | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Ocean County Surrogate | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Ocean County Commissioner | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Ocean County Sheriff | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Ocean County Clerk | Nov 5, 2030 | Jun 4, 2030 |
About these offices
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
The Surrogate probates Wills, appoints Administrators, appoints Guardians for minors, handles applications for Adult Incapacitated Persons, Conservatorships, Adoptions, contested Probate matters, Accountings, Trusts and most other matters involving Estates.
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.
County clerks are responsible for the recording of deeds, mortgages/property liens, passports & photos, notary public commissions, vote-by-mail ballots, DD214 recording, veteran & county ID cards, trade names, notary services, college chargebacks, tax maps & filed maps, historical records, newspapers & archival microfilm, and wedding ceremonies.
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