George Gilmore Archives - New Jersey Globe

Holzapfel says he’s running again, but some Ocean Republicans still uncertain

February 26, 2026 4:17 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) turns 83 a month before the 2027 general election, and if he wins, he’ll be 87 when a new four-year term ends. With a national debate brewing over retirement ages – former Chicago Mayor...

Steinhardt re-elected to Warren GOP chairman post

June 22, 2025 4:30 pmJune 22, 2025 4:31 pm

Doug Steinhardt was re-elected to another term as Warren County Republican chairman today without opposition. Steinhardt, a state senator from the 23rd legislative district and a former Lopatcong mayor, became county chairman in 2004 after Walter Orcutt declined to seek...

After GOP primaries, big changes coming to Ocean County government

June 10, 2025 9:09 pm

Thanks to a series of retirements this year, Ocean County’s local government is set to look quite a bit different come 2026, continuing the turnover that has been reshaping the county since Ocean GOP Chairman George Gilmore retook control three...

Gilmore-backed candidates win Ocean state committee seats

June 9, 2025 11:09 pm

Allies of Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore prevailed tonight at a special meeting to elect members of the Republican State Committee. For the state committeeman seat, County Commissioner Rob Arace defeated former Point Pleasant Beach Councilman Michael Thulen, Jr.,...

Spadea wins Ocean County with hefty 61%

February 25, 2025 7:25 pmFebruary 25, 2025 8:49 pm

Radio personality Bill Spadea won a decisive 22-point victory at the Ocean County GOP convention tonight, capturing the endorsement of the state’s premier Republican county. Spadea defeated Jack Ciattarelli, 129-83. State Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield), former State Sen. Ed Durr...

Ciattarelli accuses Ocean GOP chairman of ‘lining his pockets’ with Spadea money

February 13, 2025 5:16 pmFebruary 13, 2025 5:35 pm

When Ocean County GOP officials meet to endorse a gubernatorial candidate in the coming weeks, they are widely expected to select former radio host Bill Spadea. Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who is also seeking the GOP nomination, said he has...

Rumpf, Myhre will seek re-election

December 21, 2024 1:09 pmDecember 21, 2024 1:10 pm

Brian Rumpf (R-Little Egg Harbor) and Greg Myhre (R-Stafford) said today that they will seek re-election next year to their State Assembly seats in the Ocean County-based 9th district. With party support in a staunchly Republican district, they are prohibitive...