Politics & Government
The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Monmouth County Surrogate & Monmouth County Commissioners Monday, Sept 28
Prior registration is require and public questions can be submitted by Sept 21.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Monmouth County is hosting a virtual candidates’ forum for all candidates running for The Monmouth County Surrogate and Monmouth County Commissioners on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7 pm.
The program will be via a Zoom Webinar platform that accommodates a live audience of 500 and registration is required. Register in advance by visiting bit.ly/LWV-MC.
Questions may be submitted during the registration process or by email at lwvforum2026@gmail.com
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by putting “MC Surrogate” or “MC Commissioner” in the subject line. Questions should be submitted by September 21 to be considered for the forum.
THE CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT ARE:
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(Listed Alphabetically)
FOR COUNTY SURROGATE
Anthony L. Cherry – Democratic
Maureen T. Raisch – Republican
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Erik Anderson – Republican
Tony Perry – Republican
Chelsey Tanner – Democratic
Sofia J. Ugarte – Democratic
All candidates have been invited but may not all appear.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has an established record for fair and informative forums. A trained League moderator from outside the voting area will preside.