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Atlantic sheriff takes sides in county clerk race

March 2, 2021 1:32 pm

Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti has added Eric Scheffler, the Atlantic County Sheriff, to her list of supporters as she seeks the Democratic organization line for County Clerk. “Mayor Jiampetti brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to county...

Murphy, Sweeney endorse Mazzeo for Senate

March 2, 2021 12:50 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney have issued a rare joint endorsement of a South Jersey candidate, announcing their support of Democrat Vince Mazzeo for the Atlantic County Senate seat. “Atlantic County needs a strong voice in the...

Hurley: Small will get organization line

March 1, 2021 6:09 pmMarch 1, 2021 11:54 pm

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. will run on the county Democratic organization line in the June 8 primary regardless of who the local party endorses, county chairman Michael Sulieman said today. The story was first reported by WPG Talk...

Mazzeo endorses Jiampetti for Atlantic County Clerk

March 1, 2021 4:45 pmMarch 1, 2021 11:55 pm

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) backed Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti for Atlantic County clerk hours after he declined to make an endorsement Monday. “Lisa Jiampetti has the experience as being a mayor to handle the job as county clerk,...

Armato backs Jiampetti for clerk, but Mazzeo holds off

March 1, 2021 3:59 pmMarch 1, 2021 5:07 pm

Assemblyman John Armato (D-Buena Vista) is backing Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti for Atlantic County clerk, but his running mate wasn’t so prepared to pick a favorite. “I think she’s been an excellent choice in Egg Harbor City as...

Jiampetti launches bid for Atlantic County Clerk

March 1, 2021 11:01 am

Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti formally entered the race for Atlantic County Clerk, where embattled incumbent Edward McGettigan has decided not to seek re-election. She faces Calvin Ferrara, the deputy political director for Amy Kennedy’s 2020 campaign for Congress,...

Mazzeo announces Senate bid in Atlantic County

March 1, 2021 10:30 amMarch 1, 2021 12:41 pm

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) today launched his bid for an open State Senate seat in a politically competitive Atlantic County district, setting up what will likely be the most expensive race in New Jersey this year. Mazzeo, a proven vote-getter...