What political party is Michael Owen?

On the official ballot: Republican.

Somers Point City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Michael
Owen

Michael Owen is running for Somers Point City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven C. Lamond.

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About: Former Ward 2 city councilman who works as an environmental engineering technician for Handex. He was elected unopposed in 2019, won in 2022 and lost to Morgan Slaughter in the November 2025 election.
Party: On the official ballot: Republican. Atlantic County ClerkCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.

Michael Owen is a former Ward 2 councilman, not the current officeholder; Richard L. DePamphilis III is the incumbent in Ward 1. Ocean City Sentinel

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01Short-term rentals2 sourced positions

Voted yes on Ordinance 13 of 2025, revising the minimum duration for short-term rentals (passed 4-3, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Somers Point · Jun 12, 2025 Link How the council voted
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the June 12, 2025 meeting that the residents he had spoken to on the issue were in favor of the seven-night minimum.
Own statementCity of Somers Point · Jun 12, 2025 Link

02Ballot listing1 sourced position

Listed on the Atlantic County Clerk's 2026 general election candidate list for City Council, Ward 2.
Own statementAtlantic County Clerk · Aug 12, 2026 Link

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