Stephen Sweeney
Stephen M. Sweeney (born June 11, 1959) is an American politician and labor leader who served in the New Jersey Senate from 2002 to 2022, representing the 3rd legislative district. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 114th President of the New Jersey Senate from 2010 to 2022.
Stephen Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| 114th President of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 12, 2010 – January 11, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Codey |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Scutari |
| Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2008 – January 12, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Kenny |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Buono |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 8, 2002 – January 11, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Zane |
| Succeeded by | Edward Durr |
| Member of the Gloucester County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
| In office January 1, 1998 – January 1, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 11, 1959 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patti Sweeney |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Senate website Official website |
A Union Ironworker by trade, Sweeney was frequently described as a political power broker in New Jersey politics and identifies as a moderate and a fiscal conservative. His legislative tenure ended after he was defeated in 2021 by Republican Edward Durr in a major upset. Following his defeat, Sweeney announced his candidacy in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.
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