Francis likely to run for Congress

West Cape May Commissioner John H. Francis III is expected to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district, where freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) is switching parties.

Prominent political science professor Brigid Callahan Harrison and Atlantic County Freeholder Ashley Bennett are also likely to run. 

Cumberland County Freeholder Jack Surrency is also considering a House bid.

Francis, known as Planet Walker for his TEDtalks, had been mulling a primary challenge to Van Drew.   He comes from a borough with just 1,024 residents and is still in his first term as a local official.