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Balvir Singh
Balvir Singh (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 30, 2025. His current term ends on January 13, 2026.
Singh (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 10, 2025.
Singh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
A New Jersey 7th legislative district county committee appointed Singh to the New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on January 25, 2025, to replace Herb Conaway.[1]
Singh is the first Sikh legislator in New Jersey state history.[2]
Biography
Balvir Singh graduated from Burlington City High School. Singh earned a B.A. in mathematics from The College of New Jersey, and a M.Sc. in mathematics from Rutgers University in 2009, and a graduate degree from Rowan University in 2017.[3][4]
Prior to being appointed to the New Jersey General Assembly District 7, Singh served on the Burlington Township Board of Education from 2015 to 2017. From 2017 to 2025, Singh served as a member of the Burlington County Board of Commissioners.[3] His career experience also includes working as an education administrator.[5]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2025
General election
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General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Carol Murphy, incumbent Balvir Singh, Douglas F. Dillon, and Dione Johnson are running in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on November 4, 2025.
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 | Carol Murphy (D) | |
 | Balvir Singh (D)  | |
| Douglas F. Dillon (R) | ||
| Dione Johnson (R) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Carol Murphy and incumbent Balvir Singh defeated Eric Holliday in the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 10, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carol Murphy | 46.0 | 21,242 |
| ✔ | | Balvir Singh | 27.8 | 12,805 |
| Eric Holliday | 26.2 | 12,084 | ||
| Total votes: 46,131 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Douglas F. Dillon and Dione Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 10, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Douglas F. Dillon | 51.7 | 8,736 | |
| ✔ | Dione Johnson | 48.3 | 8,159 | |
| Total votes: 16,895 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Balvir Singh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Singh's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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A lifelong champion of resilience and opportunity, Singh spent his early childhood in a small village in Punjab, India before immigrating to the United States with his family. Settling in Burlington City, Singh graduated from Burlington City High School and went on to earn a BA - Mathematics (The College of New Jersey, '07), an M.Sc. - Mathematics (Rutgers University, '09), and a supervisory certificate from Rowan University, '15. With nearly two decades of experience as a public school educator and a passion for shaping the next generation, Singh brings a unique perspective to policymaking.
Singh served on the Burlington Township Board of Education from 2015 to 2017, before his election to the Burlington County Board of Commissioners in 2017. As a Burlington County Commissioner in his 3rd term, Singh worked to address affordable housing, economic development, and public health, supporting initiatives such as distributing over $13 million in rental assistance, launching zero-interest loans for businesses, and efforts to construct a 60-bed emergency shelter for the county’s most vulnerable residents.- My personal political aspiration is to serve as an advocate for the people, ensuring that every decision I make is rooted in fairness, equity, and progress. I aim to use my voice and platform to address critical issues such as affordable housing, education, economic opportunity, and environmental justice.
- I aspire to strengthen the connection between government and the people by fostering transparency, accessibility, and meaningful dialogue. My goal is not just to hold office but to create lasting change that uplifts working families, protects individual rights, and builds stronger communities.
- My aspiration is to be a representative who listens to and delivers for the people, creating policies and programs that make a tangible difference in their lives while upholding the values of democracy and justice.
Homeownership provides more than just shelter; it’s the foundation for stability and upward mobility, opening doors to better education, greater financial security, and stronger communities.
household that relied on free school lunch to becoming an educator and public servant—has shown me the importance of equitable policies that uplift working families, provide access to quality education, and expand opportunities for all.
I’ve dedicated my career to advocating for those whose voices are often unheard, from addressing housing insecurity to ensuring fiscal responsibility while expanding essential services in Burlington County. I want to bring that same commitment to the State Assembly to tackle the pressing issues our communities face, like the housing crisis, educational disparities, and the urgent need for climate
Open & Accessible Budgets – Government budgets should be clear, detailed, and easily accessible to the public. I support regular audits, public budget hearings, and detailed financial reports to ensure transparency.
Spending with Purpose – Every dollar spent should be justified and aligned with serving the community’s needs, whether in education, infrastructure, or social services. Wasteful spending must be eliminated.
Ethical Leadership & Oversight – Public officials should be held to the highest ethical standards, with strong oversight mechanisms to prevent corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of funds.
Citizen Engagement – Residents should have a voice in government spending decisions. I advocate for more community input opportunities, including town halls and digital platforms for budget feedback.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Balvir Singh elected to State Assembly," January 25, 2025
- ↑ Facebook (United Sikhs), "Congratulations to Assemblyman Balvir Singh," accessed February 6, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Jersey Assembly Democrats, "Balvir Singh - District 7," accessed February 6, 2025
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 21, 2025
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 21, 2025
