Who’s On The Ballot In Ocean City: 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City residents will join thousands across New Jersey on Tuesday when they hit the polls for the 2026 Primary Election.

In the primary race, Democratic and Republican candidates compete for their party’s nomination, and the winners face off again in the general election on Nov. 3, which will also include third-party and independent candidates.

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Here’s what you need to know about the primary in Ocean City:

Election Day Essentials

• Check if you are registered to vote
• Find ballot drop box locations and in-person early voting
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find your polling place

Who’s On The Ballot In Ocean City?

Cape May County Sheriff

• Republican Race (Vote for 1)
  • Robert A. Nolan
• Democratic Race (Vote for 1)
  • No petition filed

Cape May County Board of Commissioners

• Republican Race (Vote for 2)
  • Patrick Rosenello
  • Curtis Bashaw
• Democratic Race (Vote for 2)
  • David Temple
  • Eric J. Morey

U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District

• Republican Race (Vote for 1)
  • Jeff Van Drew
• Democratic Race (Vote for 1)
  • Tim Alexander
  • Terri Reese
  • Zack Mullock
  • Bayly Winder

U.S. Senate

• Republican Race (Vote for 1)
  • Robert S. Lebovics
  • Alex Zdan
  • Justin Murphy
  • Richard Tabor
• Democratic Race (Vote for 1)
  • Cory Booker

Voting

On Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Cape May County. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.

For instructions on voting by mail or to find ballot drop box locations, you can visit the Cape May County Clerk website.

To learn more about the 2026 Primary Election in Cape May County or see a full election timeline, you can click here.