Joann Gattinelli Archives - New Jersey Globe

Gloucester Dems won’t take sides in NJ-2 primary

March 17, 2026 5:35 pmMarch 17, 2026 7:12 pm

Gloucester County Democrats have opted not to take sides in the race for the 2nd congressional district, leaving the five Democrats running to dethrone Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) on equal footing. Tim Alexander, Zack Mullock, Bayly Winder, Terri Reese,...

Democrats hold onto 5-2 commissioner majority in Gloucester County

November 7, 2023 10:14 pmNovember 7, 2023 10:40 pm

Gloucester Democrats have successfully defended their 5-2 majority on the County Board of Commissioners against a deeply divided Gloucester County Republican Party, dealing another blow to local GOP organization that won two seats in 2021 but then lost a bid...

Burzichelli wins Dem nod in 3rd legislative district

June 6, 2023 8:53 pmJune 6, 2023 11:44 pm

Former Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Paulsboro) and his running mates, Gloucester County Commissioner Heather Simmons (D-Glassboro) and nonprofit leader Dave Bailey, have won the Democratic nomination in the 3rd legislative district against a slate of anti-organization progressive candidates, the New Jersey...

What’s at stake in New Jersey’s ballot draw

April 5, 2023 5:06 pmApril 6, 2023 2:24 pm

Tomorrow, New Jersey will celebrate its most obscure yet consequential holiday: ballot drawing day, when county clerks conduct lotteries to determine the layout of primary ballots. Every slate that includes a contingent of county commissioner candidates has the ability to...

Gattinelli re-elected. Republicans take two council seats in Washington Township

November 12, 2020 5:56 pm

Longtime Washington Township Mayor Joann Gattinelli has won re-election, defeating Republican challenger Vincent Spinelli by 2437 votes, 51%-43%. Independent mayoral candidate Giancarlo D’Orazio received 1,938 votes, about 6% of the total. Despite the Democratic win up the ticket, Republican Council...

Gattinelli’s lead holds, but Washington’s GOP council candidates pull ahead

November 10, 2020 1:14 pm

Longtime Washington Mayor Joann Gattinelli continues to hold a commanding lead over Republican challenger Vincent Spinelli, but Republican council candidates there have taken the lead. Gattinelli leads Spinelli by 2,427, 51%-43%. Independent Giancarlo D’Orazio got about 6% of the vote. The...