South Toms River Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Oscar
Cradle
Oscar Cradle, the incumbent, is running for mayor of South Toms River in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against GiGi Esparza.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Oscar CradleYou’re reading
- 02GiGi Esparza
Background
- About
- Mayor of South Toms River, with a term that ends December 31, 2026. He previously held a Borough Council seat that became vacant when he took office as mayor.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
Mayor Oscar Cradle is seeking re-election, and Councilman Sandford Ross is seeking re-election; Crystal Wurst is running for the seat of retiring Councilman Edward Murray. New Jersey Globe · Aug 12, 2026
On the record: Oscar Cradle
2 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Ocean County Clerk's 2026 general election candidate certification for South Toms River Mayor, on the Republican line.
Own statementOcean County Clerk · Sep 14, 2026Link
02Recycling1 sourced position
Spoke at a May 2026 council meeting about book recycling bins that can be placed in the borough at no cost to the borough.
Own statementSouth Toms River Borough Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link
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