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Abdrabouh is new Atlantic Democratic chairman

June 23, 2026 8:51 pmJune 23, 2026 8:51 pm

The Atlantic County Democratic Committee unanimously elected Walead Abdrabouh as its new chairman today, selecting a new leader for the county party organization following more than a decade under outgoing Chairman Michael Suleiman. “I am deeply honored and humbled by...

Polistina will seek re-election to Atlantic County Senate seat

June 19, 2026 2:59 pm

State Sen. Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor Township) confirmed on Thursday that he will seek a third term in 2027. “I’m in,” the Republican lawmaker said. The race won’t be easy: Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III wants Polistina gone and...

Angelozzi interested in challenging Tiver, if Democrats want him for Senate

June 12, 2026 1:17 pmJune 12, 2026 2:08 pm

Assemblyman Anthony Angelozzi (D-Hammonton) is not ruling out a 2027 state Senate bid against freshman State Sen. Latham Tiver (R-Southampton) in the 8th legislative district, one of the most competitive in the state. Tiver and State Sen. Vince Polistina (R-Egg...

Hammonton GOP incumbents win primary

June 2, 2026 11:52 pm

Incumbents Sam Rodio, Renee Rodio, and James Matro have won the Republican nomination for Town Council in Hammonton, beating back a challenge from Mickey Pullia. Sam Rodio leads with 576 votes, followed by Renee Rodio with 563 votes, then James...

50 municipal primaries we’re watching on Tuesday

June 1, 2026 5:30 amJune 3, 2026 5:11 am

Here’s a list of 50 municipalities with contested primary elections the New Jersey Globe will be watching when the polls close on Tuesday evening: Bernards: Kirsten Light, a former school board member, is challenging organization-backed candidates Paul Humbert, a 74-year-old...

South Jersey leaders promise to fight casinos outside Atlantic City in biting letter

March 27, 2026 4:06 pm

Growing buzz around the potential of casinos outside of Atlantic City has put South Jersey leaders on alert, and on Friday, they signed a strong letter promising to put the kibosh on the idea. In a bipartisan letter to Gov....

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...