4 File To Run For Lacey School Board: 2026 Election

LACEY, NJ — Four people have filed to run for the Lacey Township Board of Education, according to the Ocean County Clerk's Office.

July 27 was the deadline for candidates to file for 2026 school elections.

The General Election this year is set for Nov. 3.

Two seats will be available in Lacey for three-year terms, along with a one-year unexpired term.

Here's who has filed to run, along with their slogan.

• Kerry Opitz - no slogan filed
• Regina C. Discenza - Stop Tax Hikes
• Paul J. Velez - Listen. Learn. Lead.

Unexpired Term

• Kimberly Klaus - Passionate Dedicated Determined