Ira Thor

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

3 candidates ran for Howell Township Board of Education (Monmouth County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Howell Township voters.

About Ira Thor

University communications administrator (New Jersey City University). A New Jersey City University communications administrator and father of three Howell students, he has served on the Howell Township Board of Education since 2017, including as Finance Committee chair. His 2026 ballot slogan is "Experienced. Parent. Advocate."

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This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Ira Thor only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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• Denise M. Lowe
• Martianne Degliuomini

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Quick answers

Is Ira Thor the incumbent?

Yes. Ira Thor currently holds this office.

What does the Howell Township Board of Education seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Ira Thor running against?

Denise M. Lowe and Martianne Degliuomini, for Howell Township Board of Education (Monmouth County).

Should I vote for Ira Thor?

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