Toms River Election Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

TOMS RIVER, NJ — It's Election Day 2026, with choices at the federal county and local level for voters to make.

The polls are open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Toms River voters are being asked to make selections for the Toms River Regional Board of Education, along with who will represent the town in the 4th Congressional District in the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

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

The Rundown

• Election date: Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Check if you are registered to vote.
• Vote by mail: If you received a vote-by-mail ballot, there are 20 secure dropboxes around Ocean County where you can drop off your ballot. Ballots must be submitted by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
• Where can I vote in person? You can find your polling place here. Find out by entering your street address and town.

What And Who Are On The Ballot?

Toms River Regional Board of Education: There are seven candidates seeking three seats on the school board, all representing Toms River. The seats are three-year terms. Incumbents Ashley Lamb and James Capone are seeking re-election, and they are joined by Gerard Nappi in running under the slogan Protect What Matters. Anthony L. Colucci, Laura Picurro, and Elizabeth Huber are running under the slogan Finance, Education and Accountability. Kristen Hanson is running under the slogan Educating Students Responsibly.

Lamb is the deputy Ocean County clerk and is seeking her third term on the board. Capone is the owner of Capone's Gourmet Pasta and Pizza in downtown Toms River and is seeking her second term. Nappi is the vice president of sales and business development at MicroTech, according to his LinkedIn account.

Picurro is the director of Human Services for Toms River Township and oversees the Senior Center. Colucci ran as a Democrat for the Ward 1 seat on the Toms River Township Council in 2025 and was defeated by Robert Bianchini. He is the president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association. Huber is a newcomer who has not run for election to any position.

Hanson was the director of special services for the Brick Township Schools and then the assistant superintendent in the Ocean Township Schools before retiring two years ago. She had also been interim director of special services supporting Rahway Public Schools in a part-time capacity.

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

U.S. Senate: Democrat Cory Booker is seeking re-election to the Senate, where he has served since 2013. He is being challenged by Republican Justin Murphy, Veronica Fernandez running under the End The Corruption! slogan, and Joanne Kuniansky of the Socialist Workers Party.

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.