Atlantic County Sheriff
Atlantic County, NJ
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Joe "Tokyo" A. O'Donoghue
Republican
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
ClosedJan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026
Term Length
3 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$108,450 / year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be 18 years of age, a resident and registered voter of the county and a U.S. Citizen
Filing information
Elections office
1333 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-625-7000 ext. 2540
Fee & signature requirements
No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: 100.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 5, 2029
Primary Filing
Open
Deadline: Mar 26, 2029