Ship Bottom Borough Mayor (Ocean County)

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

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Also on Ocean County ballots

• Barnegat Light Borough Council
• Barnegat Light Borough Council (Unexpired Term)
• Barnegat Light Borough Mayor
• Barnegat Township Committee
• Bay Head Borough Council
• Beach Haven Borough Council
• Beachwood Borough Council
• Eagleswood Township Committee
• Island Heights Borough Council
• Island Heights Borough Mayor
• Jackson Township Council
• Jackson Township Mayor
• Lacey Township Committee
• Lakehurst Borough Council
• Lakewood Township Committee
• Lavallette Borough Council

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 1 of 1 precincts reporting: William Fenimore (Republican) 391 (61.4%), James F. Ulrich 246 (38.6%), No Nomination Made (Democrat) 0 (0.0%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Ship Bottom Borough Mayor (Ocean County) in 2026?

William Fenimore (Republican) and James F. Ulrich (Independent).

What does this office do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who should I vote for in the Ship Bottom Borough Mayor (Ocean County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.