Politics & Government

Primary Election 2023: Who Is On The Ballot In Ocean City

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's primary election:

Here's who's on the ballot for the primary.
Here's who's on the ballot for the primary. (Patch Graphics)

OCEAN CITY, NJ — On June 6, voters in New Jersey head to the polls to vote in the 2023 primary election.

This year, Ocean City is voting for the Cape May County Surrogate, two Commissioner seats, Cape May County Sheriff and for a State Senate and two General Assembly seats.

Here's who's on the ballot for the primary:

  • Surrogate: Commissioner Vice Director E. Marie Hayes is seeking the Republican nomination. There is no Democratic nominee.
  • Sherriff: Incumbent Robert A. Nolan seeks another term as the Republican candidate. There is no Democratic nominee.
  • County Commissioner: Will Morey and Melanie Collette seek the Republican nomination. Patricia O'Connor is the only Democrat running.
  • General Assembly: Two seats are open in the First Legislative District. Running together for the Republican nomination are incumbents Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan. Damita White-Morris and Eddie L. Bonner are seeking the Democratic nomination.
  • State Senate: Incumbent Michael Testa is seeking the Republican nomination. Charles R. Laspata is seeking the Democratic nomination.

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