Gerald Cardinale
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Gerald Cardinale is an American Republican Party
politician
, who has served in the New Jersey
State Senate
since 1982, where he represents the 39th Legislative District. He is the second-most senior senator in the state, behind Richard Codey
, who also came in office in January 1982.
He serves in the Senate on the Commerce Committee, the Judiciary Committee and the Legislative Oversight Committee.
Before his service as State Senator
, Cardinale spent one term in the lower house
of the New Jersey Legislature
, the General Assembly
, from 1980 to 1981. Cardinale served as Mayor of Demarest, New Jersey from 1975 to 1979, and was a trustee of the Demarest Board of Education from 1967 to 1973, serving as its President from 1969 to 1971.
He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention
in 1984
, 1988
and 1992 and served as a Delegate to the New Jersey Republican State Platform Committee in 1983.
Senator Cardinale received a B.S.
degree from St. John's University
(Chemistry) in 1955 and was awarded a D.D.S.
from the New York University
College of Dentistry
in 1959. He is a dentist
by profession, and he has his office in Fort Lee, New Jersey
. Cardinale was born in New York City
, and resides in Demarest.
After Congresswoman Marge Roukema
announced her retirement in 2002, she endorsed Cardinale as her successor in the Republican primary. However, Cardinale finished with 25%, a close third behind State Assemblyman Scott Garrett
(the eventual winner, with 45%) and David C. Russo
(who received 26% of votes cast).
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
. The other representatives from the 39th District for the 2010-2011 Legislative Session are:
Republican Party (United States)
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politician
Politician
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, who has served in the New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
State Senate
New Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
since 1982, where he represents the 39th Legislative District. He is the second-most senior senator in the state, behind Richard Codey
Richard Codey
Richard James Codey is an American Democratic Party politician who served as the 53rd Governor of New Jersey from November 2004 to January 2006. He has served in the New Jersey Senate since 1981 and served as the President of the Senate from 2002 to January 2010. He represents the 27th Legislative...
, who also came in office in January 1982.
Biography
Cardinale served in the State Senate as Deputy Majority Leader from 1994 to 2001, as Majority Whip from 1992 to 1993, as Assistant Minority Leader from 1987 to 1989 and as Minority Whip from 1985 to 1986.He serves in the Senate on the Commerce Committee, the Judiciary Committee and the Legislative Oversight Committee.
Before his service as State Senator
State Senator
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, Cardinale spent one term in the lower house
Lower house
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of the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
, the General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
, from 1980 to 1981. Cardinale served as Mayor of Demarest, New Jersey from 1975 to 1979, and was a trustee of the Demarest Board of Education from 1967 to 1973, serving as its President from 1969 to 1971.
He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention
Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Convened by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S...
in 1984
1984 Republican National Convention
The 1984 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States convened on August 20 to August 23, 1984, at Reunion Arena in downtown Dallas, Texas. The convention nominated the incumbent Ronald Reagan of California for President of the United States and incumbent George H. W...
, 1988
1988 Republican National Convention
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and 1992 and served as a Delegate to the New Jersey Republican State Platform Committee in 1983.
Senator Cardinale received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
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degree from St. John's University
St. John's University (New York City)
St. John's University is a private, Roman Catholic, coeducational university located in New York City, United States. Founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 1870, the school was originally located in the borough of Brooklyn in the neighborhood of Bedford–Stuyvesant...
(Chemistry) in 1955 and was awarded a D.D.S.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
There are a number of first professional degrees in dentistry offered by schools in various countries around the world. These include the following:* Doctor of Dental Surgery * Doctor of Dental Medicine * Bachelor of Dentistry...
from the New York University
New York University
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College of Dentistry
New York University College of Dentistry
The New York University College of Dentistry is one of 14 schools and divisions at New York University. It is located near Manhattan's Midtown area...
in 1959. He is a dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
by profession, and he has his office in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 35,345. Located atop the Hudson Palisades, the borough is the western terminus of the George Washington Bridge...
. Cardinale was born in New York City
New York City
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, and resides in Demarest.
After Congresswoman Marge Roukema
Marge Roukema
Margaret Scafati "Marge" Roukema represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives for twenty-two years as a Republican. No woman has served in Congress from New Jersey since Roukema left office....
announced her retirement in 2002, she endorsed Cardinale as her successor in the Republican primary. However, Cardinale finished with 25%, a close third behind State Assemblyman Scott Garrett
Scott Garrett
Ernest Scott Garrett is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes much of the northwestern portion of the state...
(the eventual winner, with 45%) and David C. Russo
David C. Russo
David C. Russo is an American Republican Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he has represented the 40th legislative district since 1990....
(who received 26% of votes cast).
District 39
Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey SenateNew Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
. The other representatives from the 39th District for the 2010-2011 Legislative Session are:
- Assemblyman Robert Schroder, and
- Assemblywoman Charlotte VandervalkCharlotte VandervalkCharlotte Vandervalk is an American Republican Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1991, where she represents the 39th legislative district...
External links
- Senator Gerald Cardinale's Official Site
- Senator Cardinale's legislative web page, New Jersey LegislatureNew Jersey LegislatureThe New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms
- Taxpayerteam.com - District 39 Republicans
- Gerry Cardinale campaign website
- Senator S. Gerald Cardinale, Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- New Jersey Voter Information Website 2003