John Zunic

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John Zunic

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New Jersey Vicinage 5 Superior Court
Tenure

2015 - Present

Years in position

10

Elections and appointments
Appointed

August 13, 2015

Personal
Profession
Attorney


John Zunic is a superior court judge of Vicinage 5 in New Jersey, serving Essex County. He was appointed by Republican Governor Chris Christie and was approved by the Senate on August 13, 2015.[1] He was reappointed in 2022, which he may serve until the age of 70.[2]

Zunic was previously a 2011 Democratic candidate for District 40 of the New Jersey State Senate. Zunic was also a candidate for the 40th State Senate District in 2007.

Career

Prior to his judicial appointment in2015, Zunic had worked since 1995 as a solo criminal defense attorney.[1]

Elections

2011

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2011

Zunic was defeated in the 2011 election for New Jersey Senate District 40. He ran unopposed in the primary on June 7, 2011. Zunic was defeated by Republican incumbent Kevin O'Toole in the general election which took place on November 8, 2011.[3]

New Jersey State Senate District 40 General Election, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKevin O'Toole Incumbent 62.4% 22,821
     Democratic John Zunic 37.6% 13,733
Total Votes 36,554

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