Manchester Township Board of Education (Ocean County)

What this office does

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.

Candidates

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Also on Ocean County ballots

• Barnegat Township Board of Education
• Bay Head Borough Board of Education
• Beach Haven Borough Board of Education
• Beach Haven Borough Southern Regional High School District Board of Education
• Berkeley Township Board of Education
• Brick Township Board of Education
• Eagleswood Township Board of Education
• Island Heights Borough Board of Education
• Island Heights Borough Board of Education (Unexpired Term)
• Island Heights Borough Central Regional School District Board of Education (Unexpired Term)
• Jackson Township Board of Education
• Lacey Township Board of Education
• Lacey Township Board of Education (Unexpired Term)
• Lakehurst Borough Board of Education
• Lakewood Township Board of Education
• Lavallette Borough Board of Education

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 40 of 40 precincts reporting: Laura Wingler 7,919 (20.7%), PaulaAnn Fazio 7,110 (18.6%), Gloria Adkinson 6,875 (18.0%), Steven Giordano 5,870 (15.4%), Paula Nowakowski 5,229 (13.7%), Timothy Poss 5,187 (13.6%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). This race fills 3 seats; the top 3 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Manchester Township Board of Education (Ocean County) in 2026?

Laura Wingler, Gloria Adkinson, PaulaAnn Fazio, Timothy Poss, Paula Nowakowski and Steven Giordano.

Who is the incumbent?

Laura Wingler and Gloria Adkinson currently holds this office.

What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Manchester Township Board of Education (Ocean County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

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.