Frank Balles Archives - New Jersey Globe

Veterans: Two N.J. Congressmen Who Placed Patriotism Above Politics

May 31, 2021 12:01 amJune 1, 2021 9:08 am

Most people in New Jersey politics today probably never heard of Albert Vreeland or Frank Osmers, two young New Jersey Congressmen who placed patriotism above politics and the security of our nation ahead of their own political careers. Vreeland first...

Republicans want Fernandez to drop recount request as she mounts second run for county seat

March 23, 2021 7:01 pm

Atlantic County Commissioner Frank X. Balles called on Celeste Fernandez to concede the 2020 county commission race as she prepares to again seek a seat on the body this year. “Ms. Fernandez has received the nomination of her party for...

Balles, Bertino, Kern announce re-election campaigns

March 10, 2021 3:53 pm

Republican Atlantic County Commissioners Frank X. Balles, Jim Bertino and Maureen Kern launched their re-election campaigns Wednesday. “I am a lifelong Somers Point resident and can’t imagine being anywhere else — I am honored to serve as Chairwoman of the...

Fernandez, Gandy formally enter Atlantic Commissioner race

March 9, 2021 9:31 am

Celeste Fernandez, who lost her bid for County Commissioner in 2020 by just 381 votes out of more than 120,000 ballots cast, will run again in 2021. Fernandez will take on Republican Frank X. Balles, a former Sheriff who won...

Two Democrats pass hurdle to run for Atlantic County Commissioner

March 8, 2021 10:55 amMarch 9, 2021 9:24 am

The Atlantic County Democratic candidate recruitment committee has recommended Celeste Fernandez and Jelani Gandy to the county convention as candidates for county commissioner. Fernandez, who lost her 2020 bid by 381 votes, will take on Commissioner Frank X. Balles for...

McGettigan won’t seek re-election as Atlantic County Clerk

February 25, 2021 3:51 pmAugust 27, 2021 12:24 pm

Atlantic County Clerk Edward P. McGettigan will not seek re-election to a fourth term this year, bring to close a 28-year career in politics, the New Jersey Globe has learned. He is expected to make his announcement within the next...

Balles not interested in Senate, will seek county commissioner post

February 18, 2021 12:27 pm

Atlantic County Commissioner Frank X. Balles will not seek the open 2nd district State Senate seat this year. Balles told the New Jersey Globe that he has “no interest whatsoever” in running for the Senate, a job he sought eight...