Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Candidates

Chelsey Tanner

Democrat · Fiscal strategist; Treasurer, Mercer County Reentry Coalition
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Sofia J. Ugarte

Democrat · Energy efficiency and program coordination professional
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Erik AndersonIncumbent

Republican · Attorney; partner at Reardon Anderson
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Tony Perry

Republican · Mayor of Middletown; executive at Hackensack Meridian Health
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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Quick answers

Who is running for Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners in 2026?
Chelsey Tanner (Democrat), Sofia J. Ugarte (Democrat), Erik Anderson (Republican) and Tony Perry (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
Erik Anderson currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who should I vote for in the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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