Brick Election Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where, When To Vote

Four candidates are seeking two school board seats, and there is a Congressional race.

By Karen Wall, Patch Staff

Oct 25, 2026 8:11 PM EDT | Updated Oct 25, 2026 9:52 PM EDT

See who's on the ballot and when and where to vote in the 2026 general election. (Karen Wall/Patch)

BRICK, NJ — Early voting is underway for the 2026 election, and in Brick Township voters will have several choices to make.

There are four candidates seeking two seats on the Brick Township Board of Education. Voters also must choose who will represent Brick in the 4th Congressional District.

Here is a guide to who's on the ballot and when and where to vote in Brick.

The Rundown

Election date: Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Check if you are registered to vote.
Early voting: Runs from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Read more: Early Voting In Ocean County: See Where To Cast Ballots
Vote by mail: The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. You must request it in person at the Ocean County Clerk's Office, 118 Washington St., Toms River.
Where can I drop off my ballot? There are 20 secure dropboxes around Ocean County where you can drop off your ballot.
Track my mail-in ballot.
Where can I vote in person? You can find your polling place here. Find out by entering your street address and town.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3, and received by the Board of Elections by Nov. 10.

What And Who Are On The Ballot?

Brick Township Board of Education: There are four candidates seeking two seats on the school board. The seats are three-year terms. The four candidates are Alison Kennedy; Nicole Orozco; Stephanie Murano, and Robert Sabo.

Kennedy is the current vice president of the board and is seeking election to her second full term. Kennedy was appointed to the board in September 2022 to fill a vacancy when a former board member moved out of state, then elected to a full term in 2023. She is running under the slogan "Children First, Always".

Orozco is running for the school board for the second time. She sought election in 2025 with Fran DiBenedictus, who was re-elected to the board. She is running with Murano, a newcomer, and is running with Orozco under the slogan "Champions For Education."

Sabo also is a newcomer. He works in IT and systems administration and has two children in the Brick schools.

NJ 4th District Congressional Race: Republican Chris Smith is seeking his 24th term in the House of Representatives. Democrat Rachel Peace is seeking to unseat him. Read more: NJ's 4th District Congressional Race: Smith Vs. Peace

Ocean County Board of Commissioners: Republican Frank Sadeghi is seeking his second three-year term on the board. He is being challenged by Democrat Kia Phua.