See Who's Running For Freehold School Board: Election 2024

FREEHOLD, NJ — The 2024 general election will likely be a high-turnout year with a presidential race on the ballot. But there will also be local decisions to be made on Nov. 5 in the Freehold Board of Education race.

July 29 was the deadline for all candidates to submit their petitions to run for school board this November.

Below is a list of candidates, and a campaign slogan if they submitted one. All information comes from the Monmouth County Clerk's Office, and these positions are three-year terms unless stated otherwise.

Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education (Full Term — Vote for 1, Representing Freehold Borough)

• Amanda McCobb

Freehold Borough Board of Education (Full Term — Vote for 3)

• Tara Reich
• Kathleen McCabe
• Carrie Conger

Freehold Township Board of Education (Full Term — Vote for 3)

• Neil D. Garguilo (Protecting Parental Rights)
• Todd Caissie (Building Strong Foundations)
• Kerry Vendittoli
• Emily A. Crosby (Students, Teachers, Community)

Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education (Full Term — Vote for 3)

• Howard Krieger (Experience and Integrity)
• Stacey L. Blecher (A Pragmatic Voice)
• Brett Williams (Experienced Responsible Dedicated)

Positions on school boards in towns in New Jersey are unpaid; board members help determine how educational resources and taxes are allocated and spent, and work with educators and administrators to plan the future of the district.

Early voting will take place from Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 3. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Helpful info for Monmouth County voters:

• Where is my polling place?
• Am I registered to vote?
• Where can I go to vote early?
• Where do I drop off my mail-in ballot?