Colin Bell 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...

Callaway gets two years in jail for ballot fraud scheme

July 23, 2025 4:10 pmJuly 24, 2025 8:45 am

Former Atlantic City Council President Craig Callaway was sentenced to two years in prison for setting up a fraudulent scheme to illegally harvest and cast vote-by-mail ballots in the 2022 general election. Federal prosecutors allege that Callaway and others working...

Polistina, Guardian, Swift win in the 2nd district

November 2, 2021 11:03 pmDecember 17, 2021 10:29 am

The New Jersey Globe is projecting that State Sen.-elect Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor), former Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, and former Deputy Attorney General Claire Swift – all Republicans – have won election to the 2nd legislative district. Polistina defeated...

Both parties angle for a clean sweep in the 2nd legislative district

August 17, 2021 5:19 pm

New Jersey’s 2nd legislative district, covering most of Atlantic County and anchored by Atlantic City and Egg Harbor Township, is a district accustomed to divided representation. Since 2017, the district has elected a Republican to the State Senate – first...

Polistina expected to win election to Senate tonight

August 4, 2021 6:14 amAugust 4, 2021 7:09 am

Vince Polistina is expected to win a State Senate seat tonight when Atlantic County Republicans hold a special election convention to fill a 160-day unexpired term in the 2nd legislative district, WPG Talk Radio’s Harry Hurley reported on Wednesday morning....

Polistina beats Grossman in district 2

June 8, 2021 10:24 pm

Former Assemblyman Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor Township) will get another shot at a career in the legislature after defeating former Atlantic County Freeholder Seth Grossman in Tuesday’s primary. The Republican contest to succeed State Sen. Chris Brown (R-Ventnor City), who...

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...