South Toms River Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
GiGi
Esparza
GiGi Esparza is running for mayor of South Toms River in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Oscar Cradle.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Oscar CradleIncumbent
- 02GiGi EsparzaYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former South Toms River mayor, appointed by the Borough Council in September 2022. She earlier served two terms on the Toms River Regional Board of Education as the representative from South Toms River.
- On the ballot as
- Democratic
On the record: GiGi Esparza
2 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Ocean County Clerk's 2026 general election candidate certification for South Toms River Mayor, on the Democratic line.
Own statementOcean County Clerk · Sep 14, 2026Link
02Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for General Assembly (10th Legislative District) in 2025 as a Democratic candidate (lost).
Own statementNJ Division of Elections · Dec 3, 2025Link
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