John Armato Archives

Polistina, running mates promise to set up Atlantic City district office

July 13, 2021 10:40 am

Republicans in the second legislative district promised to create a legislative office in Atlantic City, their district’s largest municipality, if they win at the polls in November. “Atlantic City has a variety of residents with multicultural backgrounds, working jobs throughout...

Swift, Guardian attack incumbents over votes on mandatory minimums bills

June 29, 2021 5:54 pmJune 29, 2021 6:09 pm

Republican Assembly candidates in the second district attacked Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) and John Armato (D-Buena) for “yes” votes they cast on a bill that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for a series of drug and property crimes, as well...

After five campaigns in four years, does Singh have any political future?

June 10, 2021 2:54 pmJune 21, 2021 2:15 pm

Two years ago, Atlantic County Republicans offered Hirsh Singh what looked like the break of a lifetime for a young Republican aspiring to hold public office: a chance to run for State Assembly in a politically competitive district. Singh turned...

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...

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...

South Jersey Democrat running for Assembly on Atlantic line backs ballot reform

May 24, 2021 11:42 am

A county-backed Assembly candidate running in a race that promises to be one of the year’s most competitive contests supports eliminating organizational lines. Atlantic County Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick, a Democrat, told the Good Government Coalition of New Jersey she supported...

Republicans hold fundraising lead in district 2

May 18, 2021 12:06 pmMay 18, 2021 12:08 pm

Democrats in the second legislative district have a cash edge over Republican challengers, though GOP candidates there raised more. Former Assemblyman Vince Polistina, now seeking retiring State Sen. Chris Brown’s (R-Ventnor City) seat in the upper chamber, reported bringing in...