The final Ocean County early voting results are in, here they are.

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Early voting in Ocean County has attracted more than 107,000 residents to participate, with Republicans leading in both in-person early voting and requests for early voting by mail, according to the latest county board of elections data. As New Jersey voters prepare for local and statewide elections, turnout trends in this Republican-dominated district could provide clues to the broader political landscape.

As of Monday, 107,260 residents had voted early in person. Of these, 55,009 were registered Republicans, 18,950 were Democrats, and 33,000 were undeclared voters.

The Republicans’ significant early voting advantage underscores the GOP’s long-standing influence in the county.

In addition to early in-person voting, Ocean County received 54,413 ballots. The data shows that 20,274 of those ballots were returned by registered Republicans, while Democrats returned 21,379 and voters returned 12,760 with no party affiliation declared. While Democrats received slightly more mail-in ballots, the GOP held a clear lead in overall early turnout when in-person and mail-in numbers were combined.

It’s a major setback for Democrats in the district, who traditionally have a double-digit lead in mail-in voting.

Voting trends in Ocean County are often closely watched as an indicator of Republican turnout in New Jersey. As Election Day approaches, strong early turnout in the county could signal a continued push for GOP candidates across the state.

Key municipal races

Toms River

Republican Council candidate William Byrne could emerge as the winner tomorrow night as Republicans vote overwhelmingly in the hotly contested District 2 Council race.

Early voting in Toms River is showing high turnout among Republican voters, with nearly 15,000 residents voting as of Monday, according to local election officials. Toms River, one of Ocean County’s largest municipalities, is showing trends similar to those in the county as a whole, where Republican turnout was especially 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 stated party affiliation. The significant Republican lead reflects the township’s historically conservative voter base, which has often resulted in high turnout in both local and statewide elections.

Early voting data suggests Republican candidates are likely to maintain strong support in Toms River as the state approaches Election Day. With unaffiliated voters making up a large portion of the early voting ballot, their ultimate impact remains uncertain, although they could be a key factor in a tighter race.

The early voting numbers in Toms River are part of a larger pattern in Ocean County, where Republicans are leading in both early in-person voting and mail-in ballot requests, underscoring the GOP’s dominance in the region.

Jackson

Local Column L Republicans in Jackson are also expecting a strong showing as Republicans dominate the vote in that city. Despite opposition from anti-GOP candidates there, the vote goes in favor of the Republicans.

— Early voting in Jackson Township saw strong Republican turnout with more than 11,000 residents casting ballots, according to local elections data. Jackson, part of Ocean County’s Republican-leaning electorate, reflects similar trends seen throughout the region, with a significant GOP advantage in early voting.

As of Monday, a total of 11,253 early votes had been cast in Jackson. Among them, 5,442 were registered Republicans, 2,234 were Democrats and 3,577 were voters with no stated party affiliation. The GOP leader emphasizes Jackson’s status as a Republican stronghold in Ocean County.

Early numbers indicate strong Republican participation, as well as significant turnout among independent voters, who could play a key role in more competitive races. While Democratic turnout is lagging, Democrats are still mobilizing a significant base, with more than 2,200 ballots cast so far.