City of Ocean City, New Jersey
Cape May County
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:45-13, listed below are the names of the candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election being held on Tuesday, May 12th for the election of the Mayor and three (3) At-Large Council Members.
All seats are for a four (4) year term expiring June 30, 2030.
Mayor Candidates – Vote for One (1)
Peter Madden “Leadership Ocean City Deserves”
Keith Hartzell “Make Ocean City Even Better”
Jay A. Gillian “Proven Leadership for a Stronger Tomorrow”
At-Large Council Candidates – Vote for Three (3)
Jocelyn Palaganas “Bringing People Together”
Jim Kelly “A New Voice for Ocean City”
Sean Barnes “Preserving Our Shore Way of Life”
Tony Polcini “Continuing to Keep Families First”
Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day
Melissa Rasner, RMC
City Clerk