Christopher Bateman
Christopher Bateman (Republican Party) (also known as Kip) was a member of the New Jersey State Senate, representing District 16. He assumed office in 2008. He left office on January 11, 2022.
Bateman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Jersey State Senate to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Bateman was a member of the New Jersey State Assembly from 1994 to 2007. While in office, he served as the assistant Republican leader.
Biography
Bateman earned his B.A in political science and history from Ithaca College and his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.[1] His professional includes working as a partner at the law firm DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer.
Committee assignments
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2020-2021
Bateman was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Bateman was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bateman served on the following committees:
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| • Public Schools |
| • Environment and Energy |
| • Judiciary |
| • Law and Public Safety |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Bateman served on the following committees:
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| • Environment and Energy |
| • Judiciary |
| • Law and Public Safety |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Bateman served on the following committees:
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| • Housing Affordability |
| • Public Schools |
| • Environment |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2021
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2021
Christopher Bateman did not file to run for re-election.
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.[2][3] Incumbent Christopher Bateman (R) defeated Laurie Poppe (D) in the New Jersey State Senate District 16 general election.[4][5]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Christopher Bateman Incumbent |
50.45% | 32,229 | |
| Democratic | Laurie Poppe | 49.55% | 31,655 | |
| Total Votes | 63,884 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||||
Democratic primary election
Laurie Poppe ran unopposed in the New Jersey State Senate District 16 Democratic primary election.[6]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Laurie Poppe | ||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Christopher Bateman ran unopposed in the New Jersey State Senate District 16 Republican primary election.[6]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 16 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Christopher Bateman Incumbent | ||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
2013
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2013
Bateman won re-election in the 2013 election for New Jersey State Senate District 16. Bateman was unopposed in the June 4 Republican primary and defeated Christian R. Mastondrea (D) in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.[7][8][9][10]
| New Jersey State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Christopher Bateman Incumbent |
60.3% | 34,865 | |
| Democratic | Christian R. Mastondrea | 39.7% | 22,990 | |
| Total Votes | 57,855 | |||
2011
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2011
Bateman won re-election to the District 16 State Senate seat in the 2011 election. He ran unopposed in the June 7 Republican primary election. Bateman defeated Maureen Vella (D) in the general election, which took place on November 8, 2011.[11]
| New Jersey State Senate District 16 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Christopher Bateman Incumbent |
54.6% | 21,040 | |
| Democratic | Maureen Vella | 45.4% | 17,460 | |
| Total Votes | 38,500 | |||
2007
- See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2007
In 2007, Bateman was re-elected to the New Jersey State Senate District 16. Bateman (R) finished with 27,846 votes and was followed by Wayne Fox (D) with 17,378 votes. Bateman raised $343,163 for his campaign fund.[12]
| New Jersey Senate 2007 General Election, District 16 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christopher Bateman (R)
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27,846 | |||
| Wayne Fox (D) | 17,378 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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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
2013
Bateman’s endorsements included the following:[13]
- The Sierra Club
Presidential preference
2012
Christopher Bateman endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[14]
Personal
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Bateman and his wife, Susan, have four children. They currently reside in Branchburg, New Jersey.
See also
- New Jersey State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- New Jersey state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Jersey State Legislature, "Biography of Christopher Bateman," 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ Sierra Club, New Jersey Chapter, "NJ Chapter's State Legislative Endorsements," accessed September 4, 2013
- ↑ 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 16 2008-2022 |
Succeeded by Andrew Zwicker (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New Jersey General Assembly 1994-2007 |
Succeeded by - |
