Gloria Adkinson

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.

6 candidates ran for Manchester Township Board of Education (Ocean County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Manchester Township voters.

About Gloria Adkinson

Retired teacher. Taught history for 33 years in the Lakewood Public School District and coached several school sports. Elected to the Manchester Township Board of Education in 2023 and seeking a second term; active in retired-educator associations and local church and community groups.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Come to meetings prepared and listen to parents, taxpayers and staff
• Responsible oversight of the public's investment in schools
• Respectful collaboration among board, administration and staff
• Recognizing paraprofessionals and support staff

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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 Gloria Adkinson only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Laura Wingler
• PaulaAnn Fazio
• Timothy Poss
• Paula Nowakowski
• Steven Giordano

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Quick answers

Is Gloria Adkinson the incumbent?

Yes. Gloria Adkinson currently holds this office.

What does the Manchester 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 Gloria Adkinson running against?

Laura Wingler, PaulaAnn Fazio, Timothy Poss, Paula Nowakowski and Steven Giordano, for Manchester Township Board of Education (Ocean County).

Should I vote for Gloria Adkinson?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Gloria Adkinson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.