Member of the Board of County Commissioners in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Chelsey Tanner — Chief Executive Officer in Neptune, NJ

  Chelsey Tanner, a Dr. and Neptune native, is running as a Democrat for Member of the Board of County Commissioners in Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the 2026 primary election. She serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Funding Strategist at Morph Mentoring, where she helps underserved founders and small business owners secure grants, government contracts, and capital, having funded over $20M. Described as a public servant, fiscal conservative, speaker, and advocate, her mission is to empower businesses by maximizing their financial potential through strategic guidance and mentorship.

• Sofia J. Ugarte — Candidate for Member of the Board of County Commissioners in Monmouth, NJ

  Sofia J. Ugarte is a Democratic candidate for Member of the Board of County Commissioners in Monmouth County, New Jersey. She is seeking one of two full-term commissioner seats in the Primary Election scheduled for June 2, 2026. Ugarte is officially endorsed by the Official Monmouth County Democratic Organization.

• Erik Anderson — Incumbent Monmouth County Commissioner in Red Bank, NJ

  Erik Anderson is a father, husband, lawyer, and public servant focused on putting Monmouth families first. He currently serves his first term as a Monmouth County Commissioner, which expires in 2026. His public service journey, inspired by his father, includes prior roles on the Shrewsbury Borough Council (2016-2019) and as Mayor (2019-2024). As Commissioner, he is liaison to the Board of Elections, Historical Commission, Consumer Affairs, and Library System, reflecting his passions for election processes, historic preservation, and community services. He is also a partner at Reardon Anderson, LLC.

• Tony Perry — Incumbent Middletown Mayor in Middletown, NJ

  Tony Perry, the current Middletown Mayor, is a leading Republican candidate for Monmouth County Commissioner, seeking to succeed Ross Licitra. He has served as mayor since 2019, making him the longest-serving mayor in nearly a century, and was a township committeeman since 2017. Perry, also an executive at Hackensack Meridian Health, previously served as chief of staff to State Sen. Joseph Kyrillos and was a finalist for the Republican lieutenant governor nomination. He prioritizes protecting taxpayers, strengthening public safety, and enhancing the community. Perry has faced criticism regarding his appointment to the Township Committee due to nepotism and for his focus on the commissioner race over local school board issues.