On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Washington Township residents will go to the polls to vote for several candidates for the following open spaces: (3) council members; (2) Board of Fire Commissioners members; and (3) board of education members. There are (6) candidates for council; (2) candidates for Board of Fire Commissioners; and (1) candidates for board of education. Please note: Board of education elections are non-partisan, but political affiliation is listed as provided by the candidates.
All running candidates were contacted to share their occupation, political affiliation, and clubs/organizations and community involvement.
PATRICIA BLOME | Candidate for Washington Twp. Board of Education
Patricia Blome is a retried teacher of 40 years. She is a member of the Democrat Party. Additional club and organization participation includes: Delta Kappa Gamma and President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient. She is the 2026 Board of Education President.
DONALD C. BROWN, JR. | Candidate for Washington Twp. Council
Donald C. Brown, Jr. is a police officer. He is a member of the Republican Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Whitman Square Volunteer Fire Company/Washington Township Fire Department, New Jersey State Firemen’s Association, South Jersey Lodge 56 Fraternal Order of Police, Camden County Police Chief’s Association, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, and Sons of the American Legion Post 940. He is the current Council Vice President.
PETER M. DEL BORRELLO III | Candidate for Washington Twp. Council
Peter M. Del Borrello III is a business owner, venture capitalist, and real estate investor. He is a member of the Republican Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Rotary Club of Washington Twp., Knights of Columbus, The Giving Train, Michael Strange Foundation, The Salvation Army, and Kathy McGee Memorial Holiday Meals on Wheels. He is the current Council President.
GARY EGIZI | Candidate for Washington Twp. Council
Gary Egizi is a public safety officer and retired police officer. He is a member of the Democrat Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: USSF Soccer Official, USSF Futsal Official, and South Jersey Soccer League.
DONNA L. FREIDEL | Candidate for Washington Twp. Council
Donna L. Freidel is an attorney. She is a member of the Democrat Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Lions Club International, Kitchen of Hope, SJ Legal Services Volunteer Lawyer Program, St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church (Glassboro), Episcopal Diocese of NJ Council and multiple standing committees, and Episcopal Church Women.
GERARD MOORE | Candidate for Washington Twp. Council
Gerard Moore is the Deputy Emergency Management coordinator. He is a member of the Democrat Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: volunteer firefighter for Washington Twp.
Tiffany Orihel | Candidate for Washington Twp. Board of Education
Tiffany Orihel is a resigned teacher and P/T fitness instructor. No political affiliation is provided. Additional community club and organization participation includes: Washington Twp. Rotary Club; Washington Twp. Education Foundation; Washington Twp. Youth Football Board; Washington Twp. 5th Quarter Club; Kind 2 Kids; Project Graduation Chair; Church of Holy Family; Special Olympics of NJ; Tiger Athletic Fund; and LSU Family Association.
CJ SMITH | Candidate for Washington Twp. Board of Education
CJ Smith is the owner of Solar 4 Heroes. No political affiliation is provided. Additional community club and organization participation includes: the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Small Business Big Heart, Community Hope, 24 years as a volunteer football coach, 8 years as a volunteer baseball and softball coach, and Solar 4 Heroes future hero community outreach.
ANGELA TERRUSO | Candidate for Washington Twp. Board of Education
Angela Terruso is retired school district paraprofessional. She is a member of the Democrat Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: fundraising leadership roles and ad hoc committees.
JOHNSON (JACK) Z. YERKES III | Candidate for Washington Twp. Council
Johnson (Jack) Z. Yerkes III is a realtor and notary public and owns a transportation company. He is a member of the Republican Party. Additional community club and organization participation includes: New Jersey and National Association of Realtors, Washington Twp. Jaycees (former), Kiwans Club of Washington Twp. (former), BSA Troop 138 (former), Order of the Arrow and Brotherhood Member Camden County, Washington Township MUA Board of Directors (former), and South Jersey Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is a current councilman.
Additional candidates in the 2026 election include:
Board of Fire Commissioners: John J. Reisenwitz III; Frank Stella
Board of Education: Melissa Demyan; Logan Elias; Lindsay Foglio; Kryzstian M. Kolosky; Dayton Lundberg; Ralph E. Ross Sr.
