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CBS News
21 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small wins Democratic primary despite indictment
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small will be the Democratic nominee again despite facing an indictment. With all districts reporting, Small won the nomination handily, with more than 62% of the vote. Challenger Bob McDevitt, a former union president, had about 36%. Small will face Naeem Ahmed Khan, who won the uncontested Republican primary, in November's general election. Small was indicted on a witness tampering charge in December after prosecutors allege he tried to get his daughter to cover up alleged abuse. Prosecutors previously charged him with abusing his teenage daughter. CBS News Philadelphia In December, Small's attorney Edwin Jacobs said in a statement, "It is very unusual for discussions between parents and their children to be of any interest whatsoever to a county prosecutor. This indictment proves the old adage: a grand jury can indict a ham sandwich. This is especially true when the indictment is good for grabbing a headline." Small became mayor in 2019 and was elected to a four-year term in 2021.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Marty Small wins 2025 mayoral race in Atlantic City
The Brief Marty Small won the mayoral race in Atlantic City Tuesday night. FOX 29's Steve Keeley was live in Atlantic City, where the mayor spoke with voters Tuesday night. ATLANTIC CITY - The mayoral election in Atlantic City has taken a dramatic turn as current Mayor Marty Small claims a re-election victory while facing criminal charges of child abuse. What we know Mayor Marty Small declared victory, stating that 19 of the 21 voting precincts were in, giving him a near two-to-one margin of victory over his Democratic challenger, longtime casino union leader Bob McDevitt. Small plans to celebrate at the Showboat, a former casino now a hotel along the boardwalk. The election marks a historic moment in Atlantic City, as it is the first time a mayor under indictment has won a primary for re-election. Despite facing criminal charges, Small received support from voters who believe he is doing a good job as mayor. Though his trial is set to begin in July, and he remains confident in his legal defense. "It's a great day here in the city of Atlantic City. I'm humble, I'm honored. The voters overwhelmingly chose our leadership," Small said. "We will get it all together, and I will remain the mayor of Atlantic City to keep the progress going." Small's victory in the Democratic primary sets the stage for the general election in November, where he will face a Republican challenger and some independents. Despite the charges against him, Small and his supporters are optimistic about his chances in the upcoming election. As the celebration continues, Small remains focused on his legal battle, confident in his attorneys and the evidence they have yet to present. "When it's all said and done, we will all be fine," he assured. With unofficial numbers showing a victory, Small's win is considered a landslide in political terms. As the city of gambling celebrates, the mayor's future remains uncertain, but his supporters are hopeful for a positive outcome. The Source The information in this story is from Mayor Marty Small.
CBS News
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Dates revealed for return of Atlantic City Airshow
The Atlantic City Airshow is returning and we now know the dates. The popular free event is now set for July 15 and July 16, 2025. Last year the show was canceled and it was not expected to come together in 2025, either. Officials had said a major act withdrew from the event. Now it's back on and Visit AC, the tourism management organization, is providing funding. The event is a partnership with Herb Gillen Airshows and will be called the Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival. "The Airshow is important for our casinos, businesses, and for our tourism and hospitality industry as a whole," Mayor Marty Small said in a news release. In the assumed absence of an AC Airshow, Wildwood announced its own Thunder Over The Waves Airshow happening in September. Officials in Wildwood say the return of the AC Airshow will not affect the Wildwood airshow plans.
