Howell Election Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where, When To Vote

HOWELL, NJ — Early voting is underway for the 2026 election, and in Howell Township voters will have several choices to make.

There are uncontested elections for both the Howell Township Council and the Howell Township Board of Education, along with the 4th District Congressional race and the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners.

Here is a guide to who's on the ballot and when and where to vote in Howell.

The Rundown

• Election date: Nov. 3. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Check if you are registered to vote.
• Early voting: Runs from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Read more: Early Voting In Monmouth County: What To Know, Where To Go
• Vote by mail: The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. You must request it in person at the Monmouth County Clerk's Office, 300 Halls Mill Road, Freehold.
• Where can I drop off my ballot? There are 35 secure dropboxes around Monmouth County where you can drop off your ballot.
• Track my mail-in ballot.
• Where can I vote in person? You can find your polling place here. Find out by entering your street address and town.
• Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3, and received by the Board of Elections by Nov. 10.

What And Who Are On The Ballot?

• Howell Township Council: Three Republican candidates are seeking three seats on the Township Council. They are unopposed. They are Michael Wrubel, Betty Lou Velez-Gimbel and Brett Dragun.
• Howell Township Board of Education: There are three candidates seeking three seats on the school board. The seats are three-year terms. Denise M. Lowe is running on the slogan For All Children; Ira Thor is running on the slogan Experienced. Parent. Advocate. and Martianne Degliuomini is running on the slogan Students First Always.

• NJ 4th District Congressional Race: Republican Chris Smith is seeking his 24th term in the House of Representatives. Democrat Rachel Peace is seeking to unseat him. Read more: NJ's 4th District Congressional Race: Smith Vs. Peace
• Monmouth County Surrogate and Board of Commissioners: Republicans Erik Anderson and Tony Perry and Democrats Chelsey Tanner and Sofia J. Ugarte are seeking the two terms on the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners. For surrogate, Democrat Anthony L. Cherry is facing off against Republican Maureen T. Raisch.