Ocean County Federation ​of Republican Women

Who We Are

The mission of the New Jersey Federation of Republican ​Women is to encourage women to participate in the activities ​and goals of the Republican Party. To promote the objective of ​the New Jersey Federation of Republican Women we will use ​the strength that comes from a diversity of opinion, ​experience, and culture of our membership to provide ​educational events designed to increase the effectiveness of ​women in the cause of good government; to recognize and ​encourage qualified women to develop into political leaders ​of the future; to support candidates and policies of the ​Republican Party; to do all within our power for the ​betterment and advancement of the people of New Jersey.

Meet Our Board

Noriko Kowalewski

Chairwoman

Vivian Vosbrinck

3rd Vice Chairwoman

Caitlin Bonfonti

2nd Vice Chairwoman

Mary Chyb

Recording Secretary

Alexa Palmieri

1st Vice Chairwoman

Alexis Bailey

Correspondence Secretary

Kelsey McGuckin Anthony

Asst. Recording Secretary

Vallerie Magory

Asst. Treasurer

Dana McDonald

Asst. Correspondence ​Secretary

Vera Fozman

Treasurer

Anita Zalom

Historian

Past PresiDents/Trustees

April Yezzi

Past President

2004-2008

Terry Ristaino

Past President

2016-2017

Linda Budesa

Past President

2008-2009

JoAnn Petrizzo

Past Presdient

2000-2004

Carol Scull

Past President

1996-2000

Committees

Armed Services C​ommittee

Chair - Michele Jennrich

Legislative Committee

Chair - Cathy Lindenbaum

Committee - Michele Jennrich, Alora Kanitra

Board Liaison - Alexis Bailey

Why Join Us?

  • To encourage, ​educate, and ​support Republican ​women in the ​political process.
  • Interaction with ​prominent public ​officials, political ​pundits and ​policymakers
  • We are a powerful ​and active ​grassroots ​organization, which ​develops strong ​female political ​leaders.
  • Information on ​legislative and ​election news and ​other key issues

Events

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News Bulletin

Voter Registration:

More about Voting by MAil:

Tuesday October 15th is the deadline to register to vote for the 2024 ​General Election. Click here for forms: Voter Registration forms

If a member of your household, a neighbor or friend, is not registered to ​vote, please encourage them to register.

You can register to vote if you are:

  • a U.S. citizen
  • at least 18 years of age by election day (so 17 year olds can register)
  • a resident of New Jersey and Ocean County at least 30 days before ​the election

Early Voting:

Saturday October 26th through Sunday November 3rd

Early Voting Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-8:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Locations – To Be Announced

Vote By Mail:

Tuesday October 29th is the last day for the County Clerk to receive by ​mail, a Vote By Mail application for the General Election.

Monday, November 4 - Last day to apply in person for a Vote by Mail ​Ballot, 3pm deadline

Click here for forms: Mail-In Ballot Application

Drop Box Locations – To Be Announced

More about Voting By Mail:

You can check the status of Your Vote By Mail Ballot.

You can track the progress of your Vote By Mail Ballot: Click here: Track My Ballot


Start by visiting Vote.NJ.gov and signing into your personal My Voter Record ​account.

If you do not have an account, you can create one easily by clicking here


Once you log in, you will be able to see if your mail-in ballot has been sent to you ​or if your voted ballot has been received by the county's Board of Elections. Make ​sure you VOTE, SIGN, SEAL and RETURN your mail-in ballot to ensure that your ​vote is counted.

Ocean County Election Board

129 Hooper Ave

P.O.Box 2006

Toms River, NJ 08754-2006

Phone: (732) 929-2167

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Get In Touch

Any Questions?

Contact Chairwoman

Noriko Kowalewski

Tel: (732) 718-2218

Email: norikokowalewski@gmail.com

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