There is no doubt about it, Ocean County remains a GOP stronghold in New Jersey.

Governor’s Race: Republican Jack Ciattarelli mauled Democrat Mikie Sherrill in Ocean County, taking home 177,796 votes while his opponent could muster only 86,359 with 401 of 418 districts reporting. But statewide results were dramatically different with the former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, former U.S.