Surrogate in Monmouth, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Anthony L. Cherry — Criminal defense attorney and founder of Cherry Law Firm in Monmouth, NJ

  Anthony L. Cherry, Esq. is a Monmouth County criminal defense attorney and the founder of Cherry Law Firm, which serves clients throughout Monmouth County and across New Jersey. With a professional background rooted in trial law, he is actively seeking election as the Monmouth County Surrogate. His campaign focuses on bringing his legal expertise and experience as an attorney to the Surrogate's office.

• Maureen T. Raisch — Incumbent Monmouth County Surrogate in Monmouth, NJ

  Maureen T. Raisch is the incumbent Monmouth County Surrogate, currently holding the office until December 31, 2026. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 New Jersey Primary Election as an official candidate endorsed by the Monmouth County Republican Organization. In her role as Surrogate, Raisch oversees probate, estates, guardianships, and adoptions, while also managing historic records. She is notably promoting the “I’m Just a Will” initiative, which aims to make the process of creating a will more accessible and informative through an engaging activity book and social media campaign.