Island Political Roundup: Election Favored Incumbents, Republicans

Polling location directional sign in Normandy Beach (Photo by Shorebeat)

There was not much in the way of surprises on the barrier island in this year’s municipal elections, with incumbents and Republican nominees garnering the majority of votes. Here’s how the results turned out town-by-town, and who islanders voted for in the county and statewide elections. Winners are italicized.

Lavallette:

Michael Stogdill (Incumbent/Republican): 834 Votes
George Shenewolf (Appointed Incumbent/Republican): 705 Votes
Karen Lamb (Independent): 412 Votes
No Democrat Candidates

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Seaside Heights:

Richard Tompkins (Incumbent/Republican): 447 Votes
Vito Ferrone (Incumbent/Republican): 431 Votes
Write-Ins: 14
No Democrat Candidates

Seaside Park:

Joseph Toth (Newcomer/Republican): 639 Votes
Gina Condos (Incumbent/Republican): 629 Votes
Kathleen Spadafino (Newcomer/Democrat): 271 Votes
Thomas Joseph (Newcomer/Democrat): 259 Votes

Ortley Beach/North Beaches (Toms River Ward 1):

Robert Bianchini (Newcomer/Republican): 6,338 Votes
Anthony Colucci (Newcomer/Democrat): 3,471 Votes

Governor’s Race (Countywide):

Jack Ciattarelli (R): 183,219 (County Preference)
Mikie Sherrill (D): 88,945 (Statewide Winner)

Ocean County Sheriff (Countywide):

Michael Mastronardy (R): 180,349
Regina Discenza (D): 79,298