Run for office in Atlantic City, NJ.

Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Atlantic County races open to Atlantic City residents.

Atlantic City has 6 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 8, 2027. Atlantic City residents are also eligible to run for Atlantic County offices — the next filing deadline is June 2, 2026.

Atlantic City municipal races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Atlantic City Council - Ward 2 Nov 2, 2027 Jun 8, 2027
Atlantic City Council - At Large Nov 6, 2029 Jun 5, 2029
Atlantic City Mayor Nov 6, 2029 Jun 5, 2029

About these offices

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

School board & local district races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Atlantic City School Board Nov 7, 2028 TBD
Atlantic City School Board Nov 3, 2026 TBD
Atlantic City School Board Nov 2, 2027 TBD

About these offices

Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.

Atlantic County races (open to Atlantic City residents)

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Office Election date Filing deadline
Atlantic County Clerk Nov 3, 2026 Jun 2, 2026
Atlantic County Commissioner - At Large Nov 3, 2026 Jun 2, 2026
Atlantic County Sheriff Nov 3, 2026 Jun 2, 2026
Atlantic County Commissioner - At Large Nov 2, 2027 Jun 8, 2027
Atlantic County Executive Nov 2, 2027 Jun 8, 2027
Atlantic County Commissioner - At Large Nov 7, 2028 Jun 6, 2028
Atlantic County Commissioner - District 1 Nov 7, 2028 Jun 6, 2028
Atlantic County Surrogate Nov 5, 2030 Jun 4, 2030

About these offices

The County Clerk is responsible for maintaining records of governing body transactions such as resolutions and ordinances. The County Clerk maintains and provides records including birth, marriage, civil union, and death certificates. The County Clerk also issues permits and licenses.

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

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.

The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.

This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in the certain specific areas of probate or surrogate matters.

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