WOMEN IN NEW JERSEY GOVERNMENT
2022 Center for American Women and Politics, C.A.W.P., Rutgers University
CONGRESS
New Jersey has sent a total of seven women (4D, 3R) to the U.S. House of Representatives and no women to the U.S. Senate. The New Jersey congresswomen: Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) 2014-current, Mikie Sherrill (D) 2018-current, Florence Price Dwyer (R), 1957-1973, Millicent Fenwick (R), 1975-1983, Marge Roukema (R), 1981-2003. Two women currently serving represent 14.3% of 14 seats.
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STATEWIDE
In 2018, Sheila Oliver (D) took office as New Jersey's second lieutenant governor. She is the first woman of color and the first Black woman elected to statewide office in NJ. In New Jersey, the governor and lieutenant governor, elected together, are the only statewide elected officials. Christine Todd Whitman, New Jersey’s first (and to date, only) woman governor, served from 1994-2001. In 2010, Kim Guadagno (R) took office as New Jersey's first lieutenant governor, a newly-created position. She was re-elected in 2013.
STATE LEGISLATURE
In 2022, 41 women (27D 14R) serve in New Jersey’s state legislature, holding 34.2% of the 120 available seats.
LEGISLATURE
Nationally women hold 28.7% of all state legislative seats; New Jersey ranks 17th among the 50 states in the proportion of women serving in its legislature. Women of color make up 53.7% of all women in the New Jersey legislature: 60% of women in the Senate and 51.6% of women in the Assembly
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NJ SENATE
In 2022, of the 40 (24D, 16R) seats in the New Jersey State Senate, 10 are held by women (25.0%). Seven are Democrats and Three are Republican.
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NJ ASSEMBLY
In 2022, of the 80 (46D, 34R) members of the State Assembly, 27, or 33.8%, are women. Twenty are Democrats, and Eleven are Republicans.
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE
In 2022, among the five counties in NJ that elect executives, no woman holds that title.
Republican Senators and Assemblywomen 2022-2023 Session

Senator Jean Stanfield
Legislative District 8
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
668 Main Street
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 667-7360
EDUCATION:
B.A. The College of New Jersey (English)
J.D. Rutgers School of Law-Camden
OCCUPATION: Legislator
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE:
Burlington County Sheriff 2002-2019, Undersheriff 1996-2002, Assistant Prosecutor 1993-96. N.J. Office of the Attorney General Grant Specialist 1988-89, N.J. Division on Civil Rights Community Outreach Developer 1985-88
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: Senate 2022-present General Assembly 2020-2021
COMMITTEES:
Environment & Energy; Law and Public Safety

Senator Holly T. Schepesi
Legislative District 39
Deputy Conference Leader
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
287 Kinderkamack Rd.
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 666-0881
Fax: (201) 666-5255
EDUCATION:
B.A. The Catholic University of America (Politics/Psychology)
J.D. Fordham University School of Law
OCCUPATION: Attorney
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PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE
Borough of Oakland Public Defender 2012-14; Township of River Vale Attorney 2007-11; Borough of Old Tappan Alternate Prosecutor 2010-11; and, Borough of Westwood Alternate Prosecutor 2002-11
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: Senate 2021-present, Deputy Conference Leader 2022-present; General Assembly 2012-2021, Deputy Republican Leader 2020-2021; and, Assistant Republican Leader 2018-2019
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COMMITTEES: Community and Urban Affairs , Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Senator Kristin M. Corrado
Legislative District 40
Conference Leader
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
999 Riverview Dr., Suite 350
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 237-1360
EDUCATION:
B.A. East Stroudsburg (Political Science)
J.D. Seton Hall University
OCCUPATION:
Attorney
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PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE
Passaic County Clerk 2010-17
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
Senate 2017-present, Conference Leader 2020-present, Deputy Republican Whip 2018-2019
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COMMITTEES:
Economic Growth, Judiciary, Transportation

Assemblywoman Claire Swift
Legislative District 2

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
Legislative District 9
Policy Co-chair
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
620 West Lacey Rd.
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-6700
EDUCATION:
B.A. Cabrini College (Social Ssience)
M.A. Monmouth University (Social Science)
OCCUPATION:
Legislator
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE:
Long Beach Township, Commissioner 2008-09, 2003-04, 1984-88, Mayor 2004-08; Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, 1986-98
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: General Assembly 2009-present
COMMITTEES: Higher Education; Military and Veterans' Affairs; and,
Joint Committee on the Public Schools
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Assemblywoman
Bethanne McCarthy Patrick
Legislative District 3
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
2021 New Rd., Suite 24
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 677-8266
3123 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 677-8266
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EDUCATION:
B.A. University of Pennsylvania (International Relations/History)
J.D. Widener School of Law
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OCCUPATION: Attorney
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: General Assembly 2022-present
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COMMITTEES: Human Services; Labor; and, Law and Public Safety
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
935 Kings Highway, Suite 400
West Deptford, NJ 08086
(856) 443-7391
EDUCATION: EMT Certificate, Salem County EMS Academy; Firefighter I Certificate, Delaware Fire School
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OCCUPATION: EMT, Inspira Health
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PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE:
Mannington Township School District Board of Education 2019-21
•Salem County Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2017-18
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: General Assembly 2022-present
COMMITTEES: Environment and Solid Waste; Health; and, Housing

Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer
Legislative District 3
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
935 Kings Highway, Suite 400
West Deptford, NJ 08086
(856) 443-7391
EDUCATION: Penn State University (Political Science)
OCCUPATION: Real Estate Broker/Owner
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PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE: Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: General Assembly 2022-present
COMMITTEES: Aging and Senior Services, Telecommunications and Utilities

Assemblywoman Kim Ulmer
Legislative District 11
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
106 Apple St., Suite 106
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
EDUCATION: B.A. Washington College (Sociology)
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OCCUPATION: Data Provider
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PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE: Borough of Shrewsbury Council 2018-22
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: General Assembly 2022-present
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COMMITTEES: Financial Institutions and Insurance; Human Services; and, Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations

Assemblywoman
Marilyn Piperno
Legislative District 11
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Assemblywoman
Victoria A. Flynn
Legislative District 13
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
106 Apple St., Suite 106
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
EDUCATION:. B.A. Pace University (Literature/Communications)
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OCCUPATION: Fitness/Wellness Instructor, The Atlantic Club
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE: General Assembly 2022-present
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COMMITTEES: Commerce and Economic Development; Human Services;
Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
1715 Highway 35 North, Suite 307
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 856-9833
Fax: (732) 856-9691
EDUCATION:
B.A. Rutgers University (Political Science)
J.D. Seton Hall University School of Law
OCCUPATION:
Lawyer
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE:
Holmdel Township School District Board of Education 2016-21, President 2018-21
•Nutley Board of Education 2011-13, Vice President 2012-13
COMMITTEES:
Financial Institutions and Insurance; Housing; Judiciary; and,
Joint Committee on the Public Schools
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Assemblywoman
Michele Matsikoudis
Legislative District 21
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
425 North Ave. East, Suite C
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-3673
EDUCATION:
B.A.Rosemont College (Political Science/Business)
OCCUPATION: Director of Business Development, Keller Williams
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE: Borough of New Providence Council 2019-21
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COMMITTEES: Community Development and Affairs; Education;
Aging and Senior Services; and, Joint Committee on the Public Schools
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Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz
Legislative District 21
Deputy Minority Leader
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES:
57 Union Place - Suite 310
Summit, NJ 07901
PHONE NUMBER: (908) 918-0414
EDUCATION:
B.S. Skidmore College (Nursing)
M.S. Hunter College (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
OCCUPATION:
Legislator
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
General Assembly 2009-present, Deputy Minority Leader 2022-present, Conference Leader 2019-2021, Republican Whip 2017-2019, Deputy Conference Leader 2016-2017, Deputy Republican Leader 2014-15, Deputy Republican Whip 2013, Policy Co-Chair 2012-13
COMMITTEES:
Budget and Health

Assemblywoman
Aura K. Dunn
Legislative District 39
Assistant Minority Whip
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
191 Main Street, Suite D
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 955-7228
Fax: (908) 955-7044
EDUCATION:
B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo (Sociology)
M.P.A. The George Washington University
OCCUPATION:
Legislator
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE:
U.S. House of Representatives, District Director 2016-2019
•U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Budget Analyst 1999-2001
•U.S. House of Representatives, Professional Staff 1995-1997
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
General Assembly 2020-present, 2019
COMMITTEES: Budget; Commerce and Economic Development; and,
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Assemblywoman
DeAnne C. DeFuccio
Legislative District 39
Assistant Minority Conference Leader
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS:
350 Madison Ave.
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 567-2324
EDUCATION:
B.S. Union College
J.D. Suffolk University Law School
OCCUPATION:
Attorney
PUBLIC/PARTY SERVICE:
Borough of Upper Saddle River Council 2020-21, Planning Board 2019-21
Borough of Fort Lee Alternate Public Defender 2001-2007
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
General Assembly 2021-present, Assistant Minority Conference Leader 2022-present
COMMITTEES: Health; Science, Innovation and Technology; and,