Raymond Lesniak
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| Raymond Lesniak | |
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| New Jersey Senate District 20 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1983 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
Raymond Lesniak has been a Democratic member of the New Jersey Senate since 1983. Bills that have been sponsored by Senator Lesniak include Senate Bill 112 and Senate Bill 116.[1]
Lesniak graduated with an A.B. in Economics from Rutgers University and also graduated with a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law.[2]
In addition to being a senator, Lesniak is an attorney at Weiner Lesniak. Prior to his election to the state senate, Lesniak was also Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee from 1992 to 1994 and a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1978 to 1983.[3]
Committee assignments
- Economic Growth, Chair
- Commerce, Vice-Chair
- Judiciary
- Legislative Oversight
District 20
Lesniak represents New Jersey Senate District 20, which includes the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey.[4]
Personal
Lesniak was born on May 7, 1946 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
External links
- Official website of Raymond Lesniak
- Raymond Lesniak on Project Vote Smart
- New Jersey Democratic Party biography of Raymond Lesniak
- Campaign contributions: 2007, 2005, 2003
References
- ↑ Bills Sponsored by Senators and Representatives
- ↑ Official website of Raymond Lesniak
- ↑ Raymond Lesniak at Project Vote Smart
- ↑ New Jersey Senate Districts By Number
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