The 2017 Atlantic City mayoral election was held on November 7, 2017 to elect the

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Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020, the city had a population of 38,497.

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s were held on June 6. Incumbent Republican

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lost re-election to a second term to Democratic city councilman Frank Gilliam.

Republican primary

Candidates

On March 18, the Atlantic City Republican County Committee endorsed Don Guardian for Mayor, with him receiving 5 votes, Joseph Polillo 2 votes, and three members not voting. Subsequently, Polillo dropped out of the primary and decided to continue running for Mayor as an independent.

Declared

, incumbent Mayor

Withdrawn

* Joseph Polillo, retired license inspector and

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(running as an independent)

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

On April 3, the Atlantic City Democratic Committee endorsed Frank Gilliam for Mayor, with him receiving 27 votes, Marty Small 3 votes, and Fareed Abdullah 1 vote.

Declared

* Fareed Abdullah, substitute teacher and candidate for City Council in 2009 and 2013 * Frank Gilliam, City Councilman * Marty Small, City Council President * Jimmy Whitehead, Navy veteran

Results

Despite narrowly losing the primary day voting to Small by a count of 1,529–1,429, Gilliam was in the lead overall thanks to a substantial advantage on absentee ballots (694–209). Small sought a recount, which was granted by a state Superior Court judge. However, little changed in the recount and the result was upheld.

Independents and third parties

Candidates

Declared

* Henry "Hank" Green (

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), radio show host and producer * Joseph Polillo (Independent), retired license inspector and

General election

Results

References

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Mayoral elections in Atlantic City, New Jersey