Maria Grazia Escalante

Maria Grazia Escalante is a candidate for Mayor Primary Election in 2026 in Monmouth, New Jersey.

Eatontown Councilwoman in Eatontown, NJ

Also running: Anthony Talerico Jr..

Maria Grazia Escalante is a Republican candidate for Mayor of Eatontown, New Jersey, in the 2026 primary election. Currently serving as an Eatontown Councilwoman, Escalante is challenging the incumbent Mayor, Anthony Talerico Jr. She has a history of civic engagement, including a previous candidacy for Eatontown Borough Council in 2022. Escalante is an official candidate endorsed by the Monmouth County Republican Organization, seeking the mayoral position as well as a seat on the County Committee. The primary election is scheduled for June 2.