Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — It's just about time for New Jersey residents to elect a new governor, and there's a lot at stake locally, as well. In addition to choosing between Deputy Gov. Kim Guadagno (R) and Democratic challenger Phil Murphy to replace outgoing Gov. Chris Christie, Ocean City residents will vote for freeholder, sheriff and two state races on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Locally, there are no contested elections. Three candidates are running unopposed for three seats on the Board of Education, including Michael James, Joseph S. Clark Jr. and Cecilia Gallelli-Keyes. Non-partisan council elections take place in the spring.

Democrat Jeff Van Drew faces two obstacles in his quest for re-election to the State Senate, including Republican challenger Mary Gruccio and independent candidate Anthony Parisi Sanchez.

Democrats Bob Andrzejczak and R. Bruce Land will be challenged in their bids for re-election to the General Assembly by Republicans Robert Campbell and Robert Campbell.

Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaferr isn’t running for re-election. Republican Robert Nolan and Democrat Richard Harron are running to fill the vacancy.

Cape May County Freeholders Will Morey and Jeffrey Pierson, both Republicans, are running for re-election against Democratic challengers Danielle Davies and Gregory Wall.

Dean Marcolongo is running unopposed in a bid to become Cape May County Surrogate.

There are also two statewide questions, including one designed to issue $125 million in bonds to provide grants to public libraries,. The other is designed to dedicate state revenue from settlements in environmental contamination lawsuits toward environmental projects. More information on each question can be found below:
Bonds for Public Libraries Measure
Revenue from Environmental Damage Lawsuits Dedicated to Environmental Projects Amendment

About 250 Deputy Attorneys General (DAsG) will be assigned throughout the state on Election Day to help ensure a fair and smooth-running election, and to assist county election officials in resolving voting-related legal issues, according to Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino.

DAsG from the Division of Law will be stationed in each of the state's 21 counties to handle any court applications, and to provide timely legal advice to County Superintendents of Election and Boards of Election on emergent, voting-related matters.

Below is the list of polling locations in Ocean City:
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

Problems with voting machines should be addressed with the county by calling 609-465-1050.