🗳️ LIVE ELECTION TRACKER
2026 Ocean City, NJ Elections
Track candidates running for Mayor and City Council. Click any candidate to learn about their platform and policies.
2026 RACE
🏛️ Mayoral Race
Candidates Declared for the 2026 Mayoral Race
Jay Gillian
Incumbent Mayor · Running for re-election
Key Policies
- Boardwalk & Tourism Economy
- Public Safety & City Services
- Infrastructure Improvements
Keith Hartzell
Community Advocate · City Council
Key Policies
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Controlled Development
- Resident-Focused Decisions
Pete Madden
Community Advocate · City Council
Key Policies
- Long-Term Planning
- Leading w/ Purpose
- Government Transparency
2026 RACE
🏦 City Council Race
Candidates Declared for the 2026 Ocean City Council Race
Sean Barnes
Incumbent Council Member
Tony Polcini
Incumbent Council Member
Jim Kelly
Community Activist
Jocelyn Palaganas
Member, OCNJ Board of Education