Joel Merkin

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.

2 candidates ran for Lakehurst Borough Board of Education (Ocean County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Lakehurst voters.

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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 Joel Merkin 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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What does the Lakehurst Borough 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 Joel Merkin running against?

Deborah Pease, for Lakehurst Borough Board of Education (Ocean County).

Should I vote for Joel Merkin?

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