Freehold Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

FREEHOLD, NJ — Freehold residents will join thousands across New Jersey when they hit the polls for the 2026 General Election.

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, General Election Day will take place, though the early voting period will run from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1.

• Read More: Early Voting In Monmouth County: What To Know, Where To Go

Ahead of the election, here’s what you need to know in Freehold:

Election Day Essentials

• Check if you are registered to vote
• Find ballot drop box locations
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find your polling place

Who's On The Ballot In Freehold?

Freehold Borough Council

Vote for 2

• Michael DiBenedetto (D)
• Jeffrey Friedman (D)
• Sara Razi (R)
• Autumn Nonnenmacher (R)

Freehold Township Committee

Vote for 2

• No Nomination Made (D)
• No Nomination Made (D)
• Alan C. Walker (R)
• Christopher M. Novella (R)

Upper Freehold Township Committee

Vote for 1

• No Nomination Made (D)
• Michael R. McGuire (R)

Freehold Borough Board of Education

Vote for 3

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

Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education

Vote for 1 – Representing Freehold Township

• Elizabeth Higley (Integrity Honesty Experience)

Freehold Township Board of Education

Vote for 3

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

Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education

Vote for 2

• Lauren Madden (Students First)
• Anna Arcaro

Monmouth County Surrogate

Vote for 1

• Anthony L. Cherry (D)
• Maureen T. Raisch (R)

Board of Monmouth County Commissioners

Vote for 2

• Chelsey Tanner (D)
• Sofia J. Ugarte (D)
• Erik Anderson (R)
• Tony Perry (R)

Voting

On Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Monmouth County. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.

For instructions on voting by mail or to find ballot drop box locations, you can visit the Monmouth County Votes website.

To learn more about the 2026 General Election in Monmouth County or see a full election timeline, you can click here.