This page is a central place to learn about current elections, the candidates running for office, what offices
are being decided, and how North Brunswick residents can participate in the democratic process.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Registration deadlines, early voting dates, vote by mail and polling locations all live on one page, kept current each election cycle.
Municipal elections decide the officials closest to residents’ everyday lives — township services, local ordinances, public
works, and community programs.
Councilman Mehta is a dedicated public servant committed to building a stronger, more connected, and more affordable community. He is especially committed to ensuring senior residents remain an important part of North Brunswick and have access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need.
He brings professional experience, community involvement, and a commitment to public service to the Township Council, working with fellow municipal leaders on issues affecting residents and families throughout North Brunswick.
His approach focuses on listening to residents, understanding community concerns, and working toward practical solutions that improve quality of life for families, seniors, and all North Brunswick residents.
Councilman Davis is a dedicated public servant, veteran, and member of the Township Council committed to serving
residents and strengthening the community he calls home. As a veteran, he brings a distinct appreciation for service,
commitment, and community responsibility.
His Council service reflects a commitment to working collaboratively with fellow elected officials and residents. He has
led efforts that recognize community members, including the Veterans Street Naming Program, which honors local veterans and preserves their contributions for future generations.
Councilman Davis believes strong communities are built by recognizing the people who helped shape them. His work
focuses on honoring residents, preserving community history, and keeping North Brunswick a welcoming place.
County offices oversee countywide services, infrastructure, public safety, health and human services, and the records
and programs residents rely on.
A lifelong Middlesex County resident, Commissioner Koppel has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2017,
bringing extensive experience in local government, public policy, and human services. She also serves as Executive
Director of Rise, a Central New Jersey nonprofit supporting local families.
As Chair of the Board’s Finance Committee, she provides leadership on county fiscal policies and budgeting decisions.
She previously served more than a decade on the Monroe Township Council, including as Council President and
Councilwoman At-Large. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Hunter College and a Master’s in Public Policy and Politics
from Rutgers.
Her work in government and nonprofit leadership has focused on supporting families, improving access to services,
and ensuring public programs effectively serve the residents who rely on them.
A longtime Middlesex County resident, Commissioner Tomaro has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2011,
including service as Deputy Director. His approach is rooted in strong community involvement, practical problem-
solving, and effective county services.
As Chair of the Infrastructure Management Committee, he oversees county roads, buildings, parks, and sustainability
initiatives. He previously served many years on the Edison Township Council, including multiple terms as Council
President. He is an alumnus of Middlesex College and Rutgers University and a recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s
Jefferson Award.
He serves as President of the Hands of Hope Food Pantry in Edison and has spent more than two decades supporting
young people through Boy Scout Troop 17, mentoring Scouts who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sworn in in March 2021, Surrogate Cortes made history as the first woman and first Latina to serve as Middlesex
County Surrogate, and the first Latina constitutional officer in county history. She leads one of the largest Surrogate’s
Offices in New Jersey, serving nearly one million residents.
Her office handles the probate of wills, appointment of estate administrators, and qualification of trustees. She serves
statewide as Surrogates Section Chief for the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Before public service,
she built a 20-year career in media and communications and co-founded The Setroc Group in New Brunswick.
She previously served on the North Brunswick Township Council — the first Latina elected to it — and the North
Brunswick Board of Education. Fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in Portuguese, she is committed to
making government services accessible.
North Brunswick is part of Legislative District 17. State Senate and General Assembly candidate profiles are added here
each election cycle, in the same format used above.
Profiles are published only after approved background materials and photographs are received. Each profile uses the same
structure as the municipal and county candidates on this page.
Held generally in June, primaries let voters choose the candidates who will represent their political party in the General Election.
Held each November, General Elections determine the final winners of the offices on the ballot.
North Brunswick residents vote on municipal, county, and state offices, depending on the election year.
Sample ballots, polling locations, and district information are available through official county and state election resources.
This area holds candidate announcements, community forums, election reminders, and results after an election is completed.
New candidates and the offices they are seeking.
Candidate forums and meet-the-candidate events open to residents.
Key dates residents should know as an election approaches.
Published after an election is completed, then archived.
There are many ways residents can take part in the democratic process.
Learn about voter registration, election dates, voting options, and important election resources.
