Ocean City Election Guide 2018: Who's Running, Where To Vote

OCEAN CITY, NJ — It's already time to head to the polls in Ocean City. Yes, about a month before the whole state heads to the polls to vote in this year's primary elections, Ocean City voters will be asked to decide the fate of their leadership for the next four years.

Polls in the Tuesday, May 8, non-partisan Ocean City municipal elections has closed. Only one race was contested, as incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian faces a challenge from former councilman John Flood. The seat carries a four-year term.

Three Ocean City Council Members are also running for re-election in uncontested elections for their four-year seats. Council President Peter Madden, Councilman Keith Hartzell and Councilwoman Karen Bergman are all running for re-election unopposed.

Results can be seen by clicking here when they are available.

Below is the list of polling locations on Election Day in Ocean City (the numbers indicate the district, followed by the location):

First Ward:
1-1: Ocean City Yacht Club, Bay Road
1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5: St. Frances Cabrini Church, 114 Atlantic Avenue

Second Ward:
2-1, 2-5: 8th Street Recreation Center, 8th Street and Haven Avenue
2-2, 2-3, 2-4: Civic Center, 901 6th Street (parking on 5th Street)
Third Ward:
3-1: Wesley Manor, 2201 Bay Avenue
3-2, 3-3, 3-4: Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue
3-5: The Atrium of the Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue (use front entrance on Simpson Avenue)
Fourth Ward:
4-1, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5: Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall, 40th and Central Avenue
4-2: American Legion Post 524, 3304 Bay Avenue

For some of the key stories that have shaped this year's elections, Ocean City Patch's coverage below, including candidate profiles, the back-and-forth over the 6th Street Restroom Project and the debate over debating.

Meet the Ocean City Mayoral Candidate: Jay Gillian

Meet the Ocean City Mayoral Candidate: John Flood

Candidate Continues Attack On Restroom Project In OC Mayor’s Race

Flood Takes Aim At Gillian Over 6th Street Restroom Project

Mayoral Candidate Speaks Directly To Voters At Ocean City Forum

John Flood Talks Litigation, Mayoral Debate Issue In Ocean City

Will Candidates For Ocean City Mayor Debate?

Mayoral Debate, Candidates Forum Ahead Of Elections In Ocean City

Mayoral Candidate Floats Solution To Ocean City Parking Problem

Who’s Running For Mayor, Council In Ocean City In 2018?

Former Councilman John Flood Files Petition For Ocean City Mayor

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