Donald Norcross
| Donald Norcross | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st district | |
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Assumed office November 4, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Andrews |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 5th district | |
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In office January 19, 2010 – November 4, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Dana L. Redd |
| Succeeded by | Nilsa Cruz-Perez |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 5th district | |
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In office January 12, 2010 – January 19, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. Roberts, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert L. Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 13, 1958 Pennsauken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Andrea Doran |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Camden, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Camden County College (A.S.) |
| Occupation |
Assistant Business Manager IBEW Local 351 |
| Religion | Lutheran[1][2][3] |
| Website | http://norcross.house.gov |
Donald W. Norcross (born December 13, 1958) is the current U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 1st congressional district, serving since 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party and an American labor leader. He won the seat in 2014 following the resignation of Rob Andrews. Prior to his service in the House, he represented the 5th District in the New Jersey Senate from 2010 to 2014.
Personal life
Norcross was born in 1958[4] at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, the son of George E. Norcross, Jr. He and his three brothers were raised in Pennsauken Township. He graduated from Camden County College with a degree in criminal justice.[4]
Norcross is married to Andrea Doran, an echocardiographer. They have three children.[4][5] His brother George Norcross is a New Jersey Democratic leader and businessman. He has another brother, John Norcross, who is a psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Scranton.
Career
In 1980, he served as an apprentice in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, eventually becoming assistant business manager of the IBEW Local 351.[6] A former president of the Southern New Jersey Building Trades Council, Norcross served as president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council for 16 years.[5]
Norcross and his running mate, Camden City Council President Angel Fuentes, were elected to the Assembly in 2009 after Democratic incumbents Nilsa Cruz-Perez and Joseph J. Roberts both retired. Shortly thereafter, Norcross was appointed to the Senate seat vacated by Dana Redd who was elected as Mayor of Camden. Norcross won the Senate special election in 2010 to finish out the term, then was re-elected to the New Jersey Senate in 2011 and 2013.[5][7]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
On February 4, 2014, South Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews announced he would be resigning from Congress by the end of the month, and he did so on February 18.[8]
Norcross announced his candidacy February 5, and within a week, he was endorsed by every New Jersey congressional Democrat, State Senate President Stephen Sweeney, General Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Mayor of Camden Dana Redd, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, and former Governor Jim Florio.[7]
Tenure
Norcross easily won the Democratic primary—the real contest in this heavily Democratic district—with 72 percent of the vote. He ran in two elections on November 4--a special election for the balance of Andrews' 12th full term, and a regular election for a full two-year term—winning both over Republican challenger Garry Cobb. He was sworn in on November 12, 2014 by House Speaker John Boehner. Since he was added to the House roll on that date, he gained more seniority than other members of the House freshman class of 2014.
Committee assignments
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald W. Norcross (incumbent) | 17,712 | 56.8 | |
| Republican | Keith Walker | 13,444 | 43.2 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald W. Norcross (incumbent) | 28,801 | 65.7 | |
| Republican | Harry E. Trout | 15,041 | 34.3 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ Religion: Lutheran per biodata, ccbq.capwiz.com; accessed December 1, 2014.
- ↑ http://house.ontheissues.org/Contact_Donald_Norcross.asp?office=House&name=Donald_Norcross
- ↑ http://www.nationaljournal.com/almanac/2014-new-members/new-jersey-1-donald-norcross-d-20141104
- 1 2 3 Roh, Jane (2009-09-06). "Another Norcross on the rise". Courier-Post.
- 1 2 3 Profile, norcross.house.gov; accessed November 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Norcross: Why I'm running for the State Assembly". 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- 1 2 Rob Andrews to leave Congress, philly.com; accessed November 17, 2014.
- ↑ "N.J. Democrat Rob Andrews to resign from Congress", washingtonpost.com; accessed November 17, 2014.
- ↑ Official List Candidate Returns for State Senate For November 2011 General Election, New Jersey Department of State, December 14, 2011. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ↑ "New Jersey Senate, (retrieved on 12/12/11).
External links
- Congressman Donald Norcross official U.S. House site
- Donald Norcross for Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
| New Jersey Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dana Redd |
New Jersey State Senator - District 5 January 19, 2010 - November 4, 2014 |
Succeeded by Nilsa Cruz-Perez |
| New Jersey General Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Joseph J. Roberts |
New Jersey State Assemblyman - District 5 January 12, 2010 - January 19, 2010 |
Succeeded by Gilbert "Whip" Wilson |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Rob Andrews |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 1st congressional district November 4, 2014 – present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by Dave Brat R-Virginia |
United States Representatives by seniority 372nd |
Succeeded by Robert Dold R-Illinois |