Bill Gormley Archives - New Jersey Globe

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Atlantic County in 2026

July 14, 2026 6:55 pmJuly 15, 2026 9:22 am

Atlantic County is arguably the most politically competitive county in New Jersey and has been since the Nucky Johnson-to-Hap Farley GOP machine was overthrown in 1971. Despite the Republican lock on county government, elections in Atlantic County are sometimes closer...

Former reporter publishes biography of longtime Atlantic City state senator

December 8, 2025 12:53 pm

The Stockton University Foundation and Press of Atlantic City on Monday published a biography of former state Sen. William Gormley, a three-decade Republican legislator who helped shape the Atlantic City region for years. John Froonjian, a former statehouse reporter at...

N.J. State Senators more likely to die in office than win election as governor

November 21, 2021 2:33 pm

New Jersey State Senators are more likely to die in office than to use the Senate as a springboard to another elected post. Under the current State Constitution passed in 1947, 68 sitting state senators have asked voters to promote...

Gormley honored by St. Augustine Prep

October 21, 2021 8:10 pm

Former Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Bill Gormley received the Gregor Mendel Medal, the highest honor bestowed by his alma mater, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, at a dinner in Atlantic City on Thursday evening. Gormley represented Atlantic County in the State...

Jerry Gormley, former state Athletic Control Board chairman, dies at 85

September 29, 2021 1:29 pmSeptember 29, 2021 1:52 pm

Gerard L. Gormley, Jr., a former New Jersey State Athletic Control Board chairman and renowned restaurateur, died this morning. He was 85. He was the brother of former Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Bill Gormley (R-Margate). Gov. Thomas Kean nominated Gormley...

Polistina will become Atlantic’s 9th senator in 81 years

August 4, 2021 7:17 amAugust 4, 2021 7:18 am

Once Republicans ratify Vince Polistina tonight, he’ll become the 9th state senator from Atlantic County since the legendary Frank “Hap” Farley first won the seat 81 years ago at the age of 38. Farley became the Republican political boss of...

Mazzeo announces Senate bid in Atlantic County

March 1, 2021 10:30 amMarch 1, 2021 12:41 pm

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) today launched his bid for an open State Senate seat in a politically competitive Atlantic County district, setting up what will likely be the most expensive race in New Jersey this year. Mazzeo, a proven vote-getter...