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  Director John P. Kelly has been an Ocean County elected official since 1993. He was sworn into his 11th three-year term on the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more

  Deputy Director Frank Sadeghi was sworn to his first three year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3, 2024. A successful businessman and a long-time public servant, Commissioner Sadeghi brings years of leadership experience to the Board. Read more

  Commissioner Virginia E. "Ginny" Haines, a lifelong resident of Ocean County, brings years of public service and leadership experience to the Board of Commissioners. She was sworn into her third three-year term on the Board during its organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more

  Commissioner Robert S. Arace was sworn into his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s 2025 organization meeting on Jan. 6. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, Commissioner Arace is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly community. Read more

  Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione was sworn to her first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s Jan. 6, 2025 Organization Meeting. Read more


Michael J. Fiure, County Administrator
101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building
Toms River, NJ 08754
Phone: (732) 929-2147 | Email: MFiure@co.ocean.nj.us


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Election Board

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The Ocean County Board of Elections works in conjunction with the Office of the Ocean County Clerk under strict compliance of the election laws set forth by the State of New Jersey.

While each election office is responsible for carrying out their own specific duties mandated under state law, both offices are committed to providing services to all eligible voters in Ocean County with efficiency and fairness while upholding the integrity of the election process.


Drop Box Locations

Municipality NameDrop Box Location NameAddressDirectionsStart DateEnd Datedays and times open
BrickOcean County Library301 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick 08723Drop box is located by the entrance 1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 9pm on election day.
JacksonOcean County Library2 Jackson Dr, Jackson 08527Drop box is located by the entrance 1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 10pm on election day.
Little Egg HarborOcean County Library290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor 08087Drop box is located by the entrance 1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 9pm on election day.
Toms RiverOcean County Courthouse118 Washington St, Toms River 08753Drop box is located outside of the Clerk's Office1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 10pm on election day.
Toms RiverOcean County Library101 Washington St, Toms River 08753Drop box is located outside of Mancini Room1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 10pm on election day.
Toms RiverOC Parking GarageMadison Ave, Toms River 08754Drop box 3rd floor of the parking garage 1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 10pm on election day.
Toms RiverPIC Building 1959 U.S. 9, Toms River 08755Drop box is located by the entrance 1/31/20252/15/202524 hours a day. Open until 9pm on election day.


Annual Fire Election

Saturday, February 15, 2025

  • Drop boxes will be closed at 9:00PM with the exception of the drop boxes located at the Jackson Library, Toms River Library, Ocean County Clerk and the Election Board Garage, which will be open until 10pm only to accept Jackson Fire District ballots.

    Fire Election ballots from fire districts other than from Jackson Fire Districts that are placed in the drop box after 9pm will not be accepted.

Election Board Meetings:

January
  • January 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
February
  • Tuesday, February 11 at 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 15 a 2:00 PM - Annual Fire Elections
  • Wednesday, February 19 at 11:30 AM
  • Monday, February 24 at 11:30 AM - Certification of Fire Election Results
March
  • Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 AM & 2:00 PM - Reorg. Meeting & Special School Board Election
  • Friday, March 14 at 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, March 18 at 11:30 AM
  • Wednesday, March 26 at 12:00 PM - Canvasser's Meeting for the Special School Election
April
  • Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00 PM
May
  • Tuesday, May 13 at 2:00 PM - Regular Meeting
  • Tuesday, May 13 at 2:30 PM - Voter Advisory Accessibility Committee Meeting
June
  • June 6 - June 8 at 10:00 AM - Early Voting
  • Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 AM & 2:00 PM - Primary Election
  • Friday, June 13 at 11:30 AM
  • Tuesday, June 17 at 11:30 AM
  • Friday, June 20 at 11:30 AM - Canvasser's Meeting for the Primary Election
July
  • Tuesday, July 8 at 2:00 PM