In a ‘Captain Obvious’ manner, it seemed clear that the presidential election stirred a highly abnormal interest in Ocean County, compared to the last many general elections here. But totally normal was the result: Republican candidates, whoever they are, swept to victory with their typical 2-to-1 margin – from borough councilmember, to township mayor, to congressman, and all the way up to former President Donald Trump, attempting to win a second term in three tries.
Of local interest, the GOP had no problem winning Stafford Township.
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