Sonny McCullough 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...

Polistina will become Atlantic’s 9th senator in 81 years

August 4, 2021 7:17 amAugust 4, 2021 7:18 am

Once Republicans ratify Vince Polistina tonight, he’ll become the 9th state senator from Atlantic County since the legendary Frank “Hap” Farley first won the seat 81 years ago at the age of 38. Farley became the Republican political boss of...

Egg Harbor Township, where 18% of Atlantic GOP voters live, goes for Ciattarelli

December 16, 2020 4:39 pm

Egg Harbor Township, which has the greatest number of registered Republicans in Atlantic County, has moved en masse to support Jack Ciattarelli for the Republican nomination for governor. Ciattarelli was endorsed on Wednesday by the entire governing body, former Mayor...

Hurley: Fitzherbert out of freeholder race, will back Balles

September 14, 2020 8:45 pm

Two days after entering the race for Atlantic County Freeholder, Brian Fitzherbert is dropping out, according to Harry Hurley of WPG Talk Radio. Hurley said Fitzherbert capitulated after a meeting today with Egg Harbor Township Mayor Sonny McCullough, a former...

How Amy Kennedy won

March 9, 2020 3:33 pmMarch 9, 2020 6:43 pm

Amy Kennedy’s victory at the Atlantic County Democratic convention was a victory for progressives at the grassroots level, although there were several factors in play that led to a rare loss by a candidate supported by powerbroker George Norcross. Kennedy...

The Road to Mike Testa

December 2, 2019 12:23 amDecember 2, 2019 2:45 pm

When Michael Testa., Jr. takes his seat in the New Jersey State Senate next week, he will become just the sixth senator to represent the 1st legislative district since it was created in 1973 when New Jersey first adopted a...

Former sheriff wins township committee seat

November 7, 2018 4:06 am

Former Atlantic County Sheriff Frank X. Balles has staged a political comeback, winning a seat on the Egg Harbor Township Committee. Balles and his running mate, Atlantic City teacher Andrew Parker, defeated Democrats Crystal Mays and Nadine Flynn. Balles was...