Democrat · New Jersey's 2nd District · 2026
Zack Mullock
Mullock's family owns Cape May's historic Chalfonte Hotel, where his work has included restoration and management.
Biography
Zack Mullock played Division I college golf, was an ice hockey cocaptain and worked as a PGA golf professional from 2010 to 2014.1 He and his wife, Justine, are raising three children in Cape May.1 His family owns the Chalfonte Hotel, one of the city's historic landmarks.2
Raised in South Jersey, Mullock attended Cape May Elementary School, earned a bachelor's degree at Mount Saint Mary's University and completed an MBA in finance at Saint Joseph's University.1 His earlier work includes managing a golf course and restoring and managing the Chalfonte.1 He was also a college class president and participated in relief trips to orphanages in Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.1
Mullock joined Cape May City Council after winning election in 2018, won the mayoralty in 2020 and was reelected without opposition in 2024.2 His community work includes volunteering as general contractor for the Harriet Tubman Museum, helping establish the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center and serving on Atlantic Cape Community College's foundation board.1
He now challenges Republican Jeff Van Drew in a race that also includes independent Ramon Mora Jr.3 Mullock supports tax relief for working families, assistance for small businesses and protection of Social Security and Medicare.3 He opposes the war with Iran, arguing the administration entered it without a clear objective or adequate plan.3