Berkeley Voter Guide 2025: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

BERKELEY, NJ — The 2025 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for Berkeley residents to cast their ballots for the township council, school board and more.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, General Election Day will take place, though the early voting period will run from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Here's what you need to know about who's on the ballot and where to vote:

Election Day Essentials

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4
• 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 Berkeley?

Berkeley Township Council
Vote for 1 per ward

• James Byrnes (Republican - Ward 1)
• Brian R. Harkavy (Democrat - Ward 1)
• Angelo Guadagno (Republican - Ward 2)
• Kia C. Phua (Democrat - Ward 2)
• Michael Signorile (Republican - Ward 3)
• Mary K. Curtis (Democrat - Ward 3)
• Sophia Gingrich (Republican - Ward 4)
• Carol M. Cousins (Democrat - Ward 4)

Central Regional Board of Education
Vote for 3

• George Dohn
• Lou Tuminaro
• Denise P. Wilson

Berkeley Township Board of Education
Vote for 3

• Anita Morris
• Michele Shedlock
• Megan Ornstein
• Eric Schwartz
• John M. Fosbre

Berkeley Township Board of Education (Two-Year Unexpired Term)
Vote for 1

• Gaetano Bracciale

Who’s on the ballot in Ocean County?

Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Vote for 1

• Jack Ciattarelli and James Gannon (Republican)
• Mikie Sherrill and Dale G. Caldwell (Democrat)
• Joanne S. Kuniansky and Craig Honts (Socialist Workers Party)
• Vic Kaplan and Bruno Pereira (Libertarian Party)

General Assembly 9th Legislative District
Vote for 2

• Brian E. Rumpf (Republican)
• Gregory E. Myhre (Republican)
• Lisa Bennett (Democrat)
• Rosalee Keech (Democrat)

Ocean County Sheriff
Vote for 1

• Michael Mastronardy (Republican)
• Regina C. Discenza (Democrat)

Ocean County Clerk
Vote for 1

• John P. "Jack" Kelly (Republican)
• Samuel Pinkava (Democrat)

Ocean County Board of County Commissioners
Vote for 2

• Ray Gormley (Republican)
• Sam Ellenbogen (Republican)
• Arthur Halloran (Democrat)
• Brandon A. Rose (Democrat)

Voting

For the 2025 General Election, Ocean County will have 10 specially designated in-person early voting locations that will be open from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Hours for early voting will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. To find your early voting location, you can click here.

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

To learn more about the 2025 General Election, you can click here.