Run for office in Atlantic County, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.
Atlantic County has 8 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 2, 2026. There are also 3 school board and local district races open to Atlantic County residents.
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
| 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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Election data sourced from BallotReady / CivicEngine and updated weekly.