Anthony L. Cherry

About this race

Handles wills and estates. In New York the surrogate is an elected judge who probates wills, oversees estates and minors' property, and hears adoptions. In New Jersey it is a county officer who probates wills, appoints estate administrators and guardians, and files adoptions.

2 candidates ran for Monmouth County Surrogate in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Anthony L. Cherry

Criminal defense attorney; founder, Cherry Law Firm (Eatontown). Formerly an Assistant Deputy Public Defender with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. He earned a J.D. from Howard University School of Law in 2019 and a B.A. from Grambling State University. He is a trustee at St. Stephen AME Zion Church in Asbury Park.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Fairness and justice
• Clear communication
• Public access to the legal system

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• Maureen T. Raisch · Republican

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What party is Anthony L. Cherry?

Anthony L. Cherry is running as a Democrat.

What does the Monmouth County Surrogate seat do?

Handles wills and estates. In New York the surrogate is an elected judge who probates wills, oversees estates and minors' property, and hears adoptions. In New Jersey it is a county officer who probates wills, appoints estate administrators and guardians, and files adoptions.

Who is Anthony L. Cherry running against?

Maureen T. Raisch, for Monmouth County Surrogate.

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