Eric Scheffler 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...

Republicans sweep Atlantic County offices

November 7, 2023 11:19 pmNovember 8, 2023 12:14 am

Atlantic County Republicans appear to have managed a clean sweep of county offices, winning every seat up this year – including two currently held by Democrats. Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson, a Republican, has won re-election to an unprecedented seventh...

A year after congressional bid, Tavarez will run for Atlantic County Commissioner

March 13, 2023 4:49 pm

Hector Tavarez, a former Egg Harbor Township police captain who ran for the 2nd congressional district last year but dropped out before the Democratic primary, announced today that he will run for Atlantic County Commissioner in the 3rd district. “While...

Democrats pick Jiampetti for Atlantic Clerk

June 8, 2021 8:35 pm

Egg Harbor Mayor Lisa Jiampetti defeated progressive challenger Mico Lucide to win the Democratic nod for Atlantic County Clerk Tuesday. Incumbent clerk Ed McGettigan did not seek re-election after facing fire for a ballot screwup that saw incorrect ballots mailed...

Atlantic sheriff takes sides in county clerk race

March 2, 2021 1:32 pm

Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti has added Eric Scheffler, the Atlantic County Sheriff, to her list of supporters as she seeks the Democratic organization line for County Clerk. “Mayor Jiampetti brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to county...

Scheffler, Curcio build leads, but freeholder races too close to call

November 6, 2020 4:24 pmNovember 7, 2020 12:55 pm

Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler appears poised to bat aside a challenge from Republican Joe “Tokyo” O’Donoghue, but other races in the county remain too close to call. Scheffler leads his opponent by 10,691 votes, 69,157 to 58,466. Republican Surrogate...

Scheffler likely wins in Atlantic, but other races too close to call

November 3, 2020 10:50 pmNovember 4, 2020 4:42 am

Democratic Sheriff Eric Scheffler will likely defeat former sheriff’s officer Joe “Tokyo” O’Donoghue, but other countywide races there are too close to call. Scheffler leads O’Donoghue by a little more than 11,000 votes. Democratic At-Large Freeholder Caren Fitzpatrick and Celeste...