Robert M. Gordon
| Robert M. Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 38th district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Coniglio |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 38th district | |
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In office January 13, 2004 – January 8, 2008 Serving with Joan Voss | |
| Preceded by |
Rose Heck Matt Ahearn |
| Succeeded by | Connie Wagner |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 3, 1950 Paterson, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gail Gordon |
| Residence | Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
| Alma mater |
Williams College University of California, Berkeley University of Pennsylvania |
| Website | Government website |
Robert M. Gordon (born July 3, 1950) is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey Senate since January 8, 2008, where he represents the 38th Legislative District. Gordon served in the General Assembly from 2004 to 2008, and was the 2007 Democratic nominee to succeed outgoing Senator Joseph Coniglio.
Biography
Education
Gordon graduated with a B.A. from Williams College in Political Economy, was awarded an M.P.P. from the University of California, Berkeley in Public Policy, and received an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Finance and Health Care Management.[1]
Career in government
Gordon served on the Fair Lawn Borough Council from 1986 to 1995, on its Planning Board from 1986 to 1995 and was Mayor of Fair Lawn, New Jersey from 1988 to 1991. He was the Fair Lawn Fire Commissioner from 1986 to 1995 and served on the Fair Lawn Ethics Board from 1999 to 2003. He was also a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1988 and 1992.[1] In 1996, Gordon ran in the Democratic primary for the open Congressional seat in the 9th district but was defeated in a landslide against former Englewood mayor Steve Rothman.[2]
He served as an aide in the New Jersey Office of the Governor from 1990 to 1991. He was an analyst in the United States Congressional Budget Office from 1975 to 1977. He served on the Democratic State Committee from 1993 to 1998. Gordon is a real estate development consultant in addition to being a state senator.[1]
In the 2003 election, Gordon and Joan Voss unseated the incumbents, Green Party candidate Matt Ahearn and Republican Rose Heck (who did not seek reelection, instead choosing to run for the State Senate seat in the district), to win the Assembly seats.[3]
Nominated to replace Gordon on the Democrats' 2007 Assembly ticket was Bergen Freeholder and Paramus Councilwoman Connie Wagner.
In the Senate, Gordon serves on the Legislative Oversight Committee (as Chair), the Transportation Committee (as Vice-Chair), and the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.[1]
Personal life
The Democratic lawmaker is married to Gail Balph Gordon, a Republican who served on the staff of Richard Thornburgh, the former Pennsylvania Governor and United States Attorney General, and as a member of Governor Chris Christie's campaign finance committee and his transition team.[4] In February, 2013, Gail Gordon joined the Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader law firm, which is headed by former Democratic Gov. Jim Florio.[5]
District 38
Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The other representatives from the 38th District for the 2014-2015 Legislative Session are:[6]
- Assemblyman Tim Eustace
- Assemblyman Joseph Lagana
Election history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert M. Gordon (incumbent) | 27,779 | 51.9 | |
| Republican | Fernando A. Alonso | 25,767 | 48.1 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert M. Gordon (incumbent) | 22,299 | 53.0 | |
| Republican | John J. Driscoll, Jr. | 19,745 | 47.0 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert M. Gordon | 22,351 | 59.9 | |
| Republican | Robert Colletti | 14,949 | 40.1 | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Senator Robert M. Gordon". New Jersey. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
- ↑ "Freshmen of the 105th Congress". CNN. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ↑ Kornacki, Steve. In huge win for McGreevey, Democrats win control of Senate, gain six Assembly seats, National Organization for Women New Jersey, November 5, 2003. Accessed July 27, 2007. "former Fair Lawn Mayor Robert Gordon and Fort Lee Councilwoman Joan Voss won the 38th districts seats of Heck and Green Party Assemblyman Matt Ahearn."
- ↑ "VOWS: Gail Balph and Bob Gordon" New York Times October 15, 2006
- ↑ Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, LLC hires Gail B. Gordon
- ↑ Legislative Roster: 2014-2015 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed April 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Official List Candidates for State Senate For GENERAL ELECTION 11/05/2015 Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of New Jersey. December 4, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ↑ Official List Candidate Returns for State Senate For November 2011 General Election, New Jersey Department of State, December 14, 2011. Accessed June 25, 2012.
- ↑ Official List Candidate Returns for State Senate For November 2007 General Election, New Jersey Department of State, December 3, 2007. Accessed June 25, 2012.
External links
- Senator Gordon's legislative web page, New Jersey Legislature
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms
| New Jersey Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph Coniglio |
Member of the New Jersey Senate for the 38th District January 8, 2008 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| New Jersey General Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Matt Ahearn Rose Heck |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 38th District January 13, 2004 – January 8, 2008 With: Joan Voss |
Succeeded by Connie Wagner |