Absecon City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Alex
Clark
Alex Clark, the incumbent, is running for Absecon City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Maria E. Prete.
The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Alex ClarkYou’re reading
- 02Maria E. Prete
Background
- About
- Ward 1 councilperson since 2024 who heads the council's Finance committee. He also heads the RFP/Professionals committee and sits on the Public Works and Public Safety committees.
Alex Clark and Christine Parker, both Republicans, are seeking re-election; Maria E. Prete and Gloria Seel are the Democratic candidates. New Jersey Globe · Jul 14, 2026
On the record: Alex Clark
2 sourced01Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Listed as Finance Committee chair on the city's municipal budget team in the 2026 budget presentation, which estimated a $155.15 rise in the average municipal tax bill.
Own statementCity of Absecon · May 21, 2026Link
02Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for City Council, Ward 1 in 2023 as a Republican candidate (won).
Council voteAtlantic County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
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