Jim Whelan

Yesterday, the Press of Atlantic City strongly endorsed Jim Whelan for state Senate.

2nd District Senate Race / Elect James Whelan 

Atlantic County has had some powerhouse state senators over the past few decades, including Hap Farley, Steve Perskie and Bill Gormley. They were from different parties, but shared this: the imagination, pragmatism and political skills needed to advance - and protect - Atlantic County's interests in a Legislature that was sometimes indifferent to the region.

They are a tough act to follow. But we believe Democratic state Assemblyman James Whelan is better able to fill the role than his opponent, state Sen. James "Sonny" McCullough. 

Whelan has been assemblyman for two years and was mayor of Atlantic City for 12 years.