Monmouth County voters turned out on Election Day 2024 to cast their ballots in a range of critical county and local elections. From contested municipal races to consequential public questions, the results will shape governance and public policy in the county for years to come.
Countywide Highlights
In the Monmouth County Commissioners race, Republican Susan M. Kiley secured a decisive victory over Democratic challenger Danielle Mastropiero, with Kiley receiving 196,462 votes to Mastropiero’s 141,890.
Local Contests
Across Monmouth County, several high-profile local elections stood out:
- Bradley Beach Mayor: Alan Gubitosi was elected mayor, defeating William Psiuk with 1,311 votes to Psiuk’s 927.
- Freehold Township Committee: Republican incumbents Anthony J. Ammiano and Thomas L. Cook retained their seats with strong leads, garnering 12,985 and 13,503 votes respectively.
- Howell Township Mayor: Republican John Leggio won a commanding victory over Democrat John Hughes, securing 19,649 votes compared to Hughes’ 9,350.
School Board Elections
School board elections across the county were highly contested, with significant wins in key districts:
- Manalapan-Englishtown Board of Education: Voters approved a $115 million bond for renovations to six schools and a learning center, passing with 11,220 votes in favor and 7,396 against.
- Neptune Township Board of Education: All three Democratic candidates, Sheila B. Jones, Jessica “Jessie” Thompson, and Jerome M. Hubbard, secured wins with over 8,000 votes each.
Public Questions
Voters in several municipalities faced impactful ballot questions:
- Highlands Borough Floodwall Project: Voters rejected the Federal floodwall project proposal, which involved eminent domain and a $13 million cost, with 1,959 voting “No” and 579 voting “Yes.”
- Bradley Beach Charter Commission: Voters approved forming a charter commission to study potential changes to the town’s government structure, with 1,202 votes in favor and 812 against.
- Manalapan Water System Sale: A proposal to sell the township’s water system to Veolia Water New Jersey, Inc. for $4 million passed with 13,468 votes in favor and 6,736 opposed.
Education and Tax Relief
Two municipalities voted on tax-saving measures for school districts:
- Highlands and Sea Bright: Both towns approved exploring tax relief opportunities by sending their students to Henry Hudson Regional School District, with strong support in each borough.
Election Results Still Evolving
As mail-in and provisional ballots are still being counted, some results may shift in the coming days. Official results will be certified after all ballots postmarked by November 5 are tallied.
Stay with NJ564.com for ongoing coverage of Monmouth County’s election outcomes and their implications for local governance and public policy.
