Anthony Verrelli
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2018 - Present
2026
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Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 15. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends on January 13, 2026.
Verrelli (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 15. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 10, 2025.
Biography
At the time of his appointment, Verrelli was a carpenter and served as president of the Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters Local 254.
He was elected to the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders in November 2016 to a three-year term. He resigned after his appointment to the state Assembly.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Verrelli was assigned to the following committees:
- Community Development and Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Labor Committee, Vice Chair
- State and Local Government Committee, Chair
2020-2021
Verrelli was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Committee
- Labor Committee, Vice-chair
2019-2020
Verrelli was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2025
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli are running in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | ||
| Anthony S. Verrelli (D) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 10, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 53.8 | 20,755 | |
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli | 46.2 | 17,851 | |
| Total votes: 38,606 | |||
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Endorsements
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2023
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2023
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli and incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson defeated Michel F. Hurtado and Pedro Reyes in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli (D) | 42.3 | 27,669 | |
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | 41.8 | 27,322 | |
 | Michel F. Hurtado (R) | 15.9 | 10,371 | |
 | Pedro Reyes (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 65,362 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 50.8 | 10,012 | |
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli | 49.2 | 9,687 | |
| Total votes: 19,699 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Michel F. Hurtado defeated Pedro Reyes in the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michel F. Hurtado | 96.3 | 2,343 |
| Pedro Reyes (Write-in) | 3.7 | 90 | |
| Total votes: 2,433 | |||
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Endorsements
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2021
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2021
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli and incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson defeated Patricia Johnson and Pedro Reyes in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli (D) | 40.7 | 37,507 | |
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | 40.3 | 37,214 | |
 | Patricia Johnson (R) | 16.8 | 15,492 | |
| Pedro Reyes (Vote For Pedro Party) | 2.2 | 2,042 | |
| Total votes: 92,255 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 51.6 | 11,904 | |
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli | 48.4 | 11,153 | |
| Total votes: 23,057 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Patricia Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Johnson | 100.0 | 3,011 |
| Total votes: 3,011 | |||
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2019
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2019
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli defeated Jennifer Williams, Robert Edward Forchion Jr., and Dioh Williams in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | 39.2 | 23,715 | |
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli (D) | 38.0 | 23,029 | |
 | Jennifer Williams (R) | 16.0 | 9,698 | |
| Robert Edward Forchion Jr. (Legalize Marijuana Party) | 4.2 | 2,537 | ||
| Dioh Williams (Legalize Marijuana Party) | 2.6 | 1,593 | ||
| Total votes: 60,572 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and incumbent Anthony S. Verrelli defeated Alex Bethea in the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 46.7 | 5,919 | |
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli | 41.1 | 5,202 | |
| Alex Bethea | 12.2 | 1,545 | ||
| Total votes: 12,666 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
Jennifer Williams advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Williams | 100.0 | 1,772 |
| Total votes: 1,772 | |||
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2018
A special election for District 15 of the New Jersey General Assembly was called for November 6, 2018. Both seats in the district were on the ballot in the special election.
The district became vacant following the resignations of Reed Gusciora (D) and Elizabeth Maher Muoio (D). Gusciora resigned in June 2018 after being sworn in as mayor of Trenton, New Jersey. Muoio resigned after being sworn in as treasurer of New Jersey. Anthony Verrelli (D) was appointed to fill Gusciora's seat and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) was appointed to fill Muoio's seat.
General election
Special general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the special general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | 36.2 | 49,294 | |
| ✔ | Anthony S. Verrelli (D) | 35.6 | 48,404 | |
 | Tracy Sinatra (R) | 13.3 | 18,061 | |
| Justin Tibbetts (R) | 12.7 | 17,230 | ||
| Alex Bethea (Integrity Transparency Accountability Party) | 1.5 | 2,044 | ||
| Robert Edward Forchion Jr. (Repeal Bail Reform Party) | 0.8 | 1,107 | ||
| Total votes: 136,140 | |||
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Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2021
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2019
Anthony S. Verrelli completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Verrelli's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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New Jersey needs to improve access to mental health care and addiction services because these programs save lives. I cosponsored a law that strengthens mental health condition and substance use disorder parity laws in New Jersey by requiring health insurers to provide an equal level of coverage for mental health and substance abuse services. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we must eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. I will continue working on legislation to make these life-saving services more accessible for all who need them.
Expanding Economic Justice-
Economic opportunity should be within reach for everyone, not just the people at the top. I strongly supported the $15 minimum wage increase passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor this year. This landmark legislation will increase the weekly incomes of over 1 million New Jersey residents, allowing hardworking people to provide for their families and gain a foothold in the middle class. I cosponsored a new law that will allow more workers to participate in the Paid Family Leave Program when they need to take time from work to care for a loved one. As a long-time union leader, I know the value of prioritizing people over corporate profits. I will continue to be a fierce advocate for progressive legislation that holds corporations accountable to protect workers, consumers, and our environment.
Restoring Aging Infrastructure-
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 10 to January 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 11 to December 31. |
2021
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In 2021, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 4 to January 11.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 14 to December 17.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 9, 2018, through January 14, 2020.
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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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