Elections Aren't Decided Until Certified
Atlantic County Board of Elections chair Elelynn "Lynn" Caterson says vote tallies won't be official until Nov. 22. Photo credit: Mark Tyler
Election 2023
Election 2023 coverage and the Atlantic City Focus Civic Engagement Guide were made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.
Not Every Vote Counts, Sometimes for Good Reason
MAYS LANDING — On Tuesday, Nov. 7, election night, the Board of Elections received several batches of ballots that they were tasked with accepting or rejecting. The board convened at 6:44 p.m. and spent more than an hour making determinations. The first batch included 11 mail-in ballots without certifications.
GALLERY: Republicans Celebrate Victory
By Paula Goddard
GALLERY: Democrats Come to Terms with Defeat
NORTHFIELD — Atlantic County Democrats came to terms with countywide losses on election night. Even incumbent Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Sheffler was defeated.
Republicans Sweep in Atlantic County
Republicans even won the Atlantic County Sheriff's race
Republicans Hold NJ Legislative District 2 Senate, Assembly
Senator Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, garnered 53.08% of the total votes tabulated after the polls closed at 8 p.m. with 23,733. Democrat Caren Fitzpatrick garnered 43.87 %, with 19,615 votes. Libertarian Shawn Peck garnered only 3.05% or 1,363 votes.
Republican Parker Beats Tavarez in Atlantic County District 3 Commissioner Race
Andrew Parker III (Republican) Incumbent Votes: 6,167 Percentage: 58.29% Hector Tavarez (Democrat) Votes: 4,413 Percentage: 41.71% Thanks for reading the whole story! At Atlantic City Focus, we're committed to providing a platform where the diverse voices of our community can be heard, respected, and
Polistina Maintains Legislative District 2 Senate Seat
Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic (Incumbent) (Republican) Age: 52 Votes: 23,733 Percentage: 53.08% Caren Fitzpatrick (Democrat) Age: 64 Votes: 19,615 Percentage: 43.87% Shawn Peck (Libertarian) Age: 40 Votes: 1,363 Percentage: 3.05% Thanks for reading the whole story! At Atlantic City Focus, we're committed
Guardian, Swift Hold NJ Legislative District 2 Assembly Seats
Donald Guardian Republican (incumbent) Age: 70 Votes: 25,795 Percentage: 29.30% Claire Swift Republican (incumbent) Age: 49 Votes: 24,658 Percentage: 28.01% Alphonso Harrell Democrat Age: 60 Votes: 18,459 Percentage:20.96% Elizabeth “Lisa” Bender Democrat Age: 47 Votes: 19,136 Percentage: 21.73% Thanks for reading