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Cape May Mayor Wins NJ2 Primary, Secures Seawall Funding

6/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, setting up a general-election race against Rep. Jeff Van Drew.
He said his victory secured long-delayed federal funding for Cape May’s seawall project.
Mullock defeated three opponents—Bayly Winder, Tim Alexander and Terri Reese—to claim the nomination.
His campaign focused on lowering costs for working families, defending democracy and promoting independent South Jersey leadership.

History

Historical Context

After Hurricane Sandy’s 2012 devastation, Congress passed the 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, allocating roughly $60 billion—including $5.4 billion for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund—to rebuild coastal communities. That federal precedent underpins Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock’s 2024 primary win, where he pledges to secure long-delayed seawall funding and strengthen South Jersey’s climate resilience.

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Story summary

Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, setting up a general-election race against Rep. Jeff Van Drew.
He said his victory secured long-delayed federal funding for Cape May’s seawall project.
Mullock defeated three opponents—Bayly Winder, Tim Alexander and Terri Reese—to claim the nomination.
His campaign focused on lowering costs for working families, defending democracy and promoting independent South Jersey leadership.

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