Anthony Bucco
Anthony "Tony" R. Bucco (b. February 24, 1938) was a Republican member of the New Jersey State Senate, representing District 25 from 1998 to 2019. Bucco died of a heart attack on September 16, 2019.[1]
Biography
Bucco graduated from high school in 1956. He later attended the Community College of New York and the Hume Institute.[2] His professional experience included serving as the president/chief executive officer of the Baker Adhesive Division for AMB Enterprises from 2006 to 2007, as president of Ultimate Adhesive and Coatings from 2000 to 2006, as senior vice president of Thomas Dunn from 1996 to 2000, and as district manager of United Resins from 1985 to 1996. Bucco served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1957 to 1965.[3]
Bucco was a Freeholder for the Morris County Board of Freeholders from 1989 to 1992 and the Mayor of Boonton, New Jersey, from 1984 to 1989.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Bucco was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
- Senate Labor Committee
- Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bucco served on the following committees:
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| • Joint Budget Oversight |
| • Budget and Appropriations |
| • Labor |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Bucco served on the following committees:
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| • Budget and Appropriations |
| • Labor |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Bucco served on the following committees:
| New Jersey committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Budget and Appropriations |
| • Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) |
| • Law and Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2017
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2017
General election
Elections for the New Jersey State Senate took place in 2017. All 40 seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 6, 2017. The filing deadline for the primary election was April 3, 2017.[4][5] Incumbent Anthony Bucco (R) defeated Lisa Bhimani (D) in the New Jersey State Senate District 25 general election.[6][7]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 25 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Anthony Bucco Incumbent |
52.15% | 30,659 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Bhimani | 47.85% | 28,131 | |
| Total Votes | 58,790 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||||
Democratic primary election
Lisa Bhimani ran unopposed in the New Jersey State Senate District 25 Democratic primary election.[8]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Lisa Bhimani | ||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Anthony Bucco ran unopposed in the New Jersey State Senate District 25 Republican primary election.[8]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 25 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Anthony Bucco Incumbent | ||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
2013
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2013
Bucco won re-election in the 2013 election for New Jersey State Senate District 25. Bucco was unopposed in the June 4 Republican primary and defeated Maureen Castriotta (I) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[9][10][11][12]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 25 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Anthony Bucco Incumbent |
86.8% | 36,517 | |
| Independent | Maureen Castriotta | 13.2% | 5,577 | |
| Total Votes | 42,094 | |||
2011
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2011
Bucco won re-election to the District 25 State Senate seat. He defeated challenger William Chegwidden in the June 7 Republican primary election. Bucco defeated Rick Thoeni (D) in the general election, which took place on November 8, 2011.[13]
| New Jersey State Senate District 25 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Anthony Bucco Incumbent |
61% | 19,228 | |
| Democratic | Rick Thoeni | 39% | 12,298 | |
| Total Votes | 31,526 | |||
| New Jersey State Senate District 25 Republican Primary, 2011 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Anthony Bucco Incumbent |
65.8% | 8,361 |
| William Chegwidden | 34.2% | 4,342 |
| Total Votes | 12,703 | |
2007
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2007
In 2007, Bucco was re-elected to the New Jersey State Senate District 25. Bucco (R) finished with 23,754 votes and was followed by Frank Herbert (D) with 14,881 votes. Bucco raised $350,421 for his campaign fund.[14]
| New Jersey Senate 2007 General Election, District 25 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Anthony Bucco (R)
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23,754 | |||
| Frank Herbert (D) | 14,881 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2019.
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2017
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In 2017, the 217th New Jersey State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 10 through January 9, 2018.
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2016
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In 2016, the 217th New Jersey State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 12 through January 10, 2017.
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2015
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In 2015, the 216th New Jersey State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 216th New Jersey State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 14 through January 12, 2015.
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2013
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In 2013, the 215th New Jersey State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 10 to January 13, 2014.
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2012
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In 2012, the 215th New Jersey State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 10 to January 9, 2013.
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Anthony Bucco endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[15]
Personal
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Bucco and his wife, Helen, had one child. The resided in Boonton, New Jersey.
Recent news
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See also
- New Jersey State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- New Jersey state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the New Jersey State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- New Jersey Republican Party biography of Anthony Bucco
- New Jersey Legislature
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Daily Record, "New Jersey state Sen. Anthony Bucco dies of a heart attack," September 16, 2019
- ↑ New Jersey State Legislature, "Biography of Anthony Bucco," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State, "2017 Primary Election Timeline," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official List, Candidate for State Senate for Primary Election, June 6, 2017," accessed April 13, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Candidates for State Senate for General Election 11/07/2017 Election," accessed September 14, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2017 official general election results," accessed November 30, 2017
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 New Jersey Department of State, "Official Primary Results: State Senate," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed July 26, 2013
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official general election candidates," September 9, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press, "New Jersey - Summary Vote Results," November 6, 2013
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2013 Official General Election results," accessed December 5, 2013
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Primary Candidate List," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Jersey State Senate 2007 general election results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of New Jersey Leaders," April 11, 2014(Archived)
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| Preceded by - |
New Jersey State Senate District 25 1998–2019 |
Succeeded by Anthony M. Bucco (R) |
