Laura Wingler

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 Laura Wingler

Works in higher education. Moved to Manchester about 12 years ago and has served on the Manchester Township Board of Education since 2020, including as vice president and, per her campaign site, president in 2026. Won re-election in 2023 and is seeking a third term; holds M.Ed. and MFA degrees and is the parent of district students.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Special education and student support services
• Communication and community engagement
• Fiscal responsibility and fair state funding
• Career, vocational, AP and dual-enrollment pathways
• Preserving arts, athletics, clubs and small class sizes

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 Laura Wingler 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

• Gloria Adkinson
• PaulaAnn Fazio
• Timothy Poss
• Paula Nowakowski
• Steven Giordano

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Quick answers

Is Laura Wingler the incumbent?

Yes. Laura Wingler 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 Laura Wingler running against?

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

Should I vote for Laura Wingler?

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