Shavonda Sumter
| Shavonda Sumter | ||
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| New Jersey General Assembly District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2012 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 8, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kean University, 1996 | |
| Master's | Fairleigh Dickinson University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1/19/1974 | |
| Profession | Director of behavioral health services, Mountainside Hospital | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Sumter earned her B.A. in political science from Kean University in 1996 and her M.B.A. in healthcare administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her professional experience includes working as director of behavioral health services at Mountainside Hospital.[1]
Elections
2013
Sumter is running in the 2013 election for New Jersey General Assembly District 35. Sumter is bracketed with Benjie E. Wimberly. She was unopposed in the June 4 Democratic primary. She is challenged by Rhina Tavarez (R) and Maria del Pilar Rivas (R) in the general election which takes place on November 5, 2013.[2]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
| New Jersey General Assembly District 35 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Benjie Wimberly |
36.8% | 13,551 | |
| Democratic | Shavonda Sumter |
35.7% | 13,143 | |
| Republican | Donna Puglisi | 13.9% | 5,114 | |
| Republican | William Connolly | 13.6% | 5,020 | |
| Total Votes | 36,828 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Sumter received $70,703 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| New Jersey General Assembly 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Shavonda Sumter's campaign in 2011 | |
| New Jersey State Laborers | $8,200 |
| Powell Ii, Miles | $2,600 |
| Cmte To Elect Shelia Oliver | $2,600 |
| Hollenbeck, Scarinci | $2,600 |
| Merit Mountainside Hospital | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $70,703 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 13,143 |
| Cost of each vote received | $5.38 |
Endorsements
2011
Sumter was endorsed by:
Personal
Sumter and her husband, Kenneth, have two children.
Recent news
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- Assembly panel clears bill to help distressed homeowners - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
- Two-Bill Package to Toughen Penalties for Gun Trafficking In NJ OK'd by ... - ParamusPost.com
- NJ-Uncontested - San Francisco Chronicle
- Assembly Panel Advances Tougher Penalties For Gun Trafficking - NJ TODAY
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External links
- New Jersey General Assembly - Hon. Shavonda Sumter
- NJ Assembly Dems - Shavonda Sumter
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
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