Zack Mullock
Won a four-candidate June 2 Democratic primary with 39.8% of the vote
Zack Mullock is the Mayor of Cape May, New Jersey, elected three times, and previously served eight years on the Cape May City Council. He is a small business owner running as the Democratic nominee for NJ-2 on a platform of affordability, housing, and coastal resiliency.[6]
On the record — official actions
- actionAs Mayor of Cape May, says taxes have not been raised in the last seven years while the city built a new library and fire house and began building a new police station and upgraded lifeguard headquarters.[6]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Wants a fairer tax system that holds corporations and the wealthiest accountable, and would fund an expanded Medicare through fairer corporate taxes.[6]
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Would expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing care, protect Medicaid, expand Medicare's power to negotiate drug prices, and work toward a Medicare for All system.[6]
- SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Wants to utilize renewable energy resources and push for federal incentives for energy-efficient homes and businesses.[6]
- SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Would increase federal funding for affordable housing development and support first-time homebuyer assistance programs in South Jersey.[6]
In their words — priorities
- Says he has not raised taxes as mayor in the last seven years while building a new library and fire house and beginning construction of a new police station.[6]
- Wants a fairer tax system that holds corporations and the wealthiest accountable, and would focus on lowering the cost of living by addressing hidden fees and taxes on working families.[6]
- Would increase federal funding for affordable housing development in South Jersey and support first-time homebuyer assistance programs.[6]
- Supports federal investment in coastal resiliency, wetland and dune restoration, and infrastructure to protect South Jersey's beaches, wetlands, and fishing industry.[6]
Background
- Graduated from Wildwood Catholic Academy, earned a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary's University in 2008 (where he was class president and a student athlete), and an MBA from Saint Joseph's University in 2010.[6]
- Has served on the Cape May City Council for eight years and as Mayor for six years, elected three times.[6]
- Helped found and build the Harriet Tubman Museum and the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center, and worked to restore the historic parsonage of the Macedonia Baptist Church; has served on the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation Board and the United States Coast Guard Community Foundation.[6]
Campaign money
Raised $463K · spent $343K · $120K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗