Sean Riggin 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...

Alexander narrowly beats Winder for Atlantic Dem endorsement

March 8, 2026 7:32 pmMarch 8, 2026 7:49 pm

Atlantic County Democrats narrowly voted to endorse Tim Alexander for the 2nd congressional district today, marking the third consecutive cycle Alexander has received the county party’s endorsement in the Republican-leaning South Jersey district. On the initial ballot, Alexander, a civil...

Atlantic City police official to challenge GOP sheriff

January 22, 2026 8:00 amJanuary 21, 2026 9:02 pm

Atlantic County Democrats landed a recruit in this year’s race for sheriff, which could be the premier countywide race in New Jersey in 2026. Sean Riggin, the director of public safety in Atlantic City, served as chief of police in...