TOMS RIVER, NJ—If Donald Trump is going to win New Jersey, he’s going to need Ocean County to do it. So far, so good. According to Ocean County Election Board Chairman George Gilmore, by 8:00 am, over 25,000 voters had cast their ballots in person on Election Day.
“In the first two hours of operation, we have seen 25,000 people vote,” said Gilmore. “I think the turnout has been great when you account for the over 160,000 early votes.”
That early morning figure is nearly half of the 330,000 ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election.
“If he had campaigned more in New Jersey, I believe he could have easily won New Jersey, but this could be close; you need the enthusiasm on the Republican side, which is there, and a low turnout for Democrat voters,” Gilmore said today.
Ocean County’s Final Early Voting Numbers Are In, Here They Are
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has drawn over 107,000 residents to the polls, with Republicans leading in-person early voting and mail-in ballot requests, according to recent county election office data. As New Jersey voters prepare for local and statewide elections, turnout trends in this heavily Republican county may reveal the broader political landscape.
As of Monday, 107,260 residents had cast early in-person votes. Of those, 55,009 were registered Republicans, 18,950 were Democrats, and 33,000 were undeclared voters.
The significant lead in early Republican voting underscores the GOP’s longstanding influence in the county.
In addition to early in-person voting, Ocean County received 54,413 ballots. Data shows that 20,274 of these ballots were returned by registered Republicans, 21,379 by Democrats, and 12,760 by voters with no declared party affiliation. While Democrats received slightly more mail-in ballots, the GOP holds a clear lead in overall early turnout when combining in-person and mail-in figures.
This is a major setback for Democrats in the county, who traditionally have double-digit leads in mail-in ballot returns.
Ocean County’s voting trends are often watched closely as an indicator of Republican engagement in New Jersey. With Election Day approaching, the county’s early solid turnout could signal continued momentum for GOP candidates across the state.
Key Municipal Races
Toms River
Republican council candidate William Byrne could win tomorrow night as Republicans are overwhelmingly voting in the hotly contested Ward 2 Council race.
Early voting in Toms River shows a strong turnout for Republican voters, with nearly 15,000 residents casting ballots as of Monday, according to data from local election officials. Toms River, one of the largest municipalities in Ocean County, is showing trends similar to the county overall, where Republican turnout has been notably high.
Of the 14,846 early votes cast in Toms River, 7,756 were from registered Republicans, 2,651 from Democrats, and 4,339 from voters with no declared party affiliation. The substantial Republican lead reflects the township’s historically conservative voter base, often translating to high turnout in local and statewide elections.
The early voting figures suggest that Republican candidates will likely maintain strong support in Toms River as Election Day approaches. With unaffiliated voters making up a significant portion of the early ballots, their final impact remains uncertain, though they could be a key factor in tighter races.
Toms River’s early voting numbers are part of broader patterns across Ocean County. Republicans have led in both early in-person voting and mail-in ballot requests, underscoring the GOP’s dominant position in the region.
Jackson
Local “Column L” Republicans in Jackson are also seeing good numbers. Republicans are dominating the vote in that town, despite opposition from the “anti-GOP” candidates there.
— Early voting in Jackson Township has seen strong Republican turnout, with more than 11,000 residents casting ballots, according to local election data. Jackson, part of Ocean County’s Republican-leaning electorate, reflects similar patterns across the region with a significant GOP advantage in early votes.
As of Monday, a total of 11,253 early votes had been cast in Jackson. Among these, 5,442 were from registered Republicans, 2,234 from Democrats, and 3,577 from voters with no declared party affiliation. The GOP lead highlights Jackson’s status as a Republican stronghold within Ocean County.
The early numbers indicate robust Republican engagement and a sizable turnout among unaffiliated voters, who could play a pivotal role in more competitive races. While Democratic turnout lags, Democrats are still mobilizing a substantial base, with over 2,200 ballots cast.
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