Delivering For Monmouth County

Meet the Candidates

State Senator Vin Gopal

Vin Gopal is a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. He is proud to be a small-business owner, having built his business from the ground up, now with 14 employees. Vin is also the Founder and President of a 501c(3) organization dedicated to helping Monmouth County charities and individuals in need. In the State Senate, Vin has worked tirelessly across party-lines to champion the causes of working families in Monmouth County, small-business owners, students, and seniors. He has pushed for successful funding for Monmouth County schools, women’s healthcare facilities, and mental health support.

Dr. Margie Donlon

Dr. Margie Donlon, a practicing physician, currently serves as Deputy Mayor of Ocean Township. She was elected in 2019 as the top vote-getter in a nine-candidate race. She has been a major advocate for open space, shared-services and programs supporting our seniors and veterans. Donlon holds a Masters in Public Health from Yale University and her Medical Degree from the University of Rochester. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. An avid surfer, Margie lives in Ocean Township with her husband Ron and daughters Amalia and Vera.

Luanne Peterpaul, Esq.

Luanne Peterpaul, Esq., a former County Prosecutor, has tried a number of successful cases against criminals – which includes those who have committed thefts and homicide. Most recently, she served as a Municipal Judge for the City of Long Branch and for the City of Asbury Park. She previously served as Chair of the Board for Garden State Equality – where she was instrumental in persuading the New Jersey State Legislature to enact bi-partisan Anti-Bullying legislation. A graduate of Duquesne University, and Seton Hall School of Law, she lives with her wife Robin in Long Branch.

Delivering Results

Senator Gopal Delivered on His Promise to Provide Economic Relief for You and Your Family.

Assisted 7,200+ residents through constituent services with the Department of Treasury, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Department of Labor.

Created Savings for our Seniors (SOS), which connects seniors with government programs that offset the cost of living.

He brought millions of dollars back to Monmouth County in 2022:

$4 million in funding for local investment, such as non-profits, local parks, and public safety
$13.9 million for special education funding in Monmouth County public schools
Over $25 million for mental and behavioral health initiatives in the state

Sponsored ANCHOR Property Tax Program Rebate, which gives homeowners up to $1,500 and renters up to $450 in rebate checks.

Applied over a thousand residents for Senior Freeze, a state rebate program that makes property taxes more affordable.