Who's Running For Freehold School Boards: Election 2026

FREEHOLD, NJ — Multiple candidates have filed to run for open seats on Freehold school boards in November.

July 27 marked the deadline for candidates to file for 2026 school elections, with the General Election set to take place on Nov. 3.

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Here's who filed to run for each school board, along with their slogan:

Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education

Full Term – Vote for 1 (Representing Freehold Township)

• Elizabeth Higley (Integrity Honesty Experience)

Freehold Borough Board of Education

Full Term – Vote for 3

• Harry Palmer III (Transparent Rational Taxpayer)
• Joseph Santonacita
• Jason Ortigoza
• Tomi Elisha Carter

Freehold Township Board of Education

Full Term – Vote for 3

• Michael Amoroso (Students First)
• John Milone (Protecting Parental Rights)
• Michelle Lambert (Students First)
• James Tweed (Clear New Vision)

Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education

Full Term – Vote for 2

• Lauren Madden (Students First)
• No Petition Filed