2025 Atlantic City mayoral election explained

Election Name:	2025 Atlantic City mayoral election
Flag Image:	Flag of Atlantic City, New Jersey.gif
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2021 Atlantic City mayoral election
Previous Year:	2021
Election Date:	November 4, 2025
Next Year:	2029
Mayor
Before Election:	Marty Small Sr.
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 2025 Atlantic City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent mayor, Marty Small Sr., is running for a second full term as mayor.^[1]

Background

Marty Small Sr. was appointed mayor in 2019 after the resignation of Frank Gilliam. He later won a special election in 2020 for the remainder of the term.^[2] Small won his first general election by 54.2% against Republican Tom Forkin. Marty Small Sr. announced his re-election campaign, in October 2023.

Candidates

Democratic primary

Declared

• Marty Small Sr., incumbent mayor

Potential

• Bob McDevitt, former president of UNITE HERE local 54^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Atlantic City Mayor Small Burnishes Statewide Support at Reelection Fundraiser - Insider NJ.
2. Web site: Marty Small declares victory in Atlantic City mayoral race. July 8, 2020. AP News.
3. Web site: Election Challenge is Mounting for Atlantic City, NJ Mayor. Harry. Hurley. July 18, 2024. WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM.