As the November election approaches, voters are gearing up to cast their ballots for the candidates running for State Senate and the General Assembly. These elected officials play a crucial role in shaping the laws and policies that affect our daily lives, from education and healthcare to taxes and transportation. In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the candidates running for these important positions.
State Senate:
The State Senate is one of two chambers of the New Jersey Legislature, which is responsible for creating and passing laws for the state. There are 40 members of the State Senate, each of whom serves a four-year term. In this year’s election, 20 seats are up for grabs.
In District 1, incumbent Democrat Bob Andrzejczak is facing off against Republican Mike Testa. Andrzejczak has served in the State Senate since 2013 and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Testa is an attorney who has previously served as a county freeholder.
In District 2, incumbent Democrat Chris Brown is running against Republican Vince Sera. Brown has served in the State Senate since 2018 and previously served in the General Assembly. Sera is a small business owner and former police officer.
In District 3, incumbent Democrat Stephen Sweeney is running against Republican Fran Grenier. Sweeney has served in the State Senate since 2002 and is currently the Senate President. Grenier is a retired teacher and former mayor.
General Assembly:
The General Assembly is the other chamber of the New Jersey Legislature, with 80 members who serve two-year terms. All 80 seats are up for election this year.
In District 1, Democrats Bruce Land and Matthew Milam are running against Republicans Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen. Land and Milam are both incumbents who have served in the General Assembly since 2018. McClellan is a small business owner and Simonsen is a former police officer.
In District 2, Democrats Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato are running against Republicans Phil Guenther and John Risley. Mazzeo and Armato are both incumbents who have served in the General Assembly since 2018. Guenther is a small business owner and Risley is a retired police officer.
In District 3, Democrats John Burzichelli and Adam Taliaferro are running against Republicans Michael Haber and Edward Durr. Burzichelli is an incumbent who has served in the General Assembly since 2002. Taliaferro is a former NFL player and attorney. Haber is a small business owner and Durr is a retired police officer.
These are just a few examples of the candidates running for State Senate and the General Assembly in New Jersey. It’s important for voters to do their research and learn about the candidates’ positions on the issues that matter most to them. By casting an informed vote, we can help ensure that our state is led by officials who will work to make New Jersey a better place for all its residents.
