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Brian Kennedy (New Jersey Politician)
Brian T. Kennedy (April 11, 1934 – March 21, 2012) was an American politician who served two terms in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1972 to 1974 and 1976 to 1978 and two terms in the 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. There are 40 legislative districts, representing districts with an average population of 232, ... from 1978 to 1984. A resident of Manasquan, New Jersey, he died on March 21, 2012, at age 77. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kennedy, Brian T. 1934 births 2012 deaths People from Manasquan, New Jersey Politicians from Monmouth County, New Jersey Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly Republican Party New Jersey state senators ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. There are 40 legislative districts, representing districts with an average population of 232,225 (2020 figure). Each district has one senator and two members of the New Jersey General Assembly, the lower house of the legislature. Prior to the election in which they are chosen, senators must be a minimum of 30 years old and a resident of the state for four years to be eligible to serve in office. From 1844 until 1965 (when the ''Reynolds v. Sims'' US Supreme Court decision mandated all state legislators be elected from districts of roughly equal population), each county was an electoral district electing one senator. Under the 1844 Constitution, the term of office was three years, which was changed to four years with the 1947 Constitution. Since 1968 the Senate has consisted of 40 senators, who are elected in a "2-4-4" cycle. Senat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
