Gerard Dalton

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

About Gerard Dalton

Educator. An Oakhurst resident who has worked in New Jersey public schools since 1992 as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and superintendent; he has served on the Township of Ocean Board of Education since January 2024 and is its current president.

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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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 Gerard Dalton 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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• Caitlin Dam
• Meredith Heeter

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Quick answers

Is Gerard Dalton the incumbent?

Yes. Gerard Dalton currently holds this office.

What does the Ocean 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 Gerard Dalton running against?

Caitlin Dam and Meredith Heeter, for Ocean Township Board of Education (Monmouth County).

Should I vote for Gerard Dalton?

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