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New Jersey's 3rd Legislative District
New Jersey's 3rd legislative district is one of 40 in the state. As of the 2011 apportionment the district covers the Cumberland County municipalities of Bridgeton, Deerfield Township and Upper Deerfield Township; the Gloucester County municipalities of Clayton, East Greenwich Township, Elk Township, Franklin Township, Glassboro, Greenwich Township, Logan Township, National Park, Newfield, Paulsboro, South Harrison Township, Swedesboro, West Deptford Township, Woodbury Heights and Woolwich Township; and all Salem County municipalities, including Alloway Township, Carneys Point Township, Elmer, Elsinboro Township, Lower Alloways Creek Township, Mannington Township, Oldmans Township, Penns Grove, Pennsville Township, Pilesgrove Township, Pittsgrove Township, Quinton Township, Salem, Upper Pittsgrove Township and Woodstown. Demographic characteristics As of the 2020 United States census, the district had a population of 233,238, of whom 180,926 (77.6%) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Durr
Edward Durr Jr. (born July 18, 1963) is an American politician and truck driver who has served in the New Jersey Senate since 2022, representing the New Jersey's 3rd legislative district, 3rd Legislative district. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, Durr won his first election in 2021 New Jersey State Senate election, 2021 against incumbent Democratic Party (United States), Democratic State Senate President Stephen Sweeney in what was considered a major Upset (competition), upset. Early life Durr was born July 18, 1963, and was raised in Gloucester City, New Jersey, where he attended Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School. Political career 2021 State Senate election Before running for State Senate in 2021, Durr ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly in 2017 and 2019. Durr ran for New Jersey Senate, New Jersey State Senate as a Republican in 2021. He challenged incumbent Democratic Senate President Stephen Swee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Greenwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the township's population was 4,899, reflecting an increase of 20 (+0.4%) from the 4,879 counted in the 2000 census. Greenwich Township was first formed on March 1, 1695, and was formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Over the centuries, portions of the township were taken to form Woolwich Township (March 7, 1767), Franklin Township (January 27, 1820), Spicer Township (March 13, 1844; now Harrison Township), Mantua Township (February 23, 1853), East Greenwich Township (February 10, 1881) and Paulsboro (March 2, 1904).Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 139. Accessed October 26, 2012. The township was named for Greenwich, England. History Nothnagle Log House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmer, New Jersey
Elmer is a borough in Salem County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,395,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Elmer borough, Salem County, New Jersey , . Accessed January 17, 2013.Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carneys Point Township, New Jersey
Carneys Point Township is a township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 8,049, reflecting an increase of 365 (+4.8%) from the 7,684 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 759 (−9.0%) from the 8,443 counted in the 1990 Census. Upper Penns Neck Township was formed on July 10, 1721, when Penn's Neck Township was subdivided and Lower Penns Neck Township (now Pennsville Township) was also formed. The township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's original group of 104 townships.Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 216. Accessed June 17, 2012. Portions of the township were taken to form Oldmans Township (February 7, 1881) and Penns Grove borough (March 8, 1894). The township was renamed Carneys Point Township based on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alloway Township, New Jersey
Alloway Township is a township in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,283, a decrease of 184 (−5.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,467, which in turn reflected an increase of 693 (+25.0%) from the 2,774 counted in the 2000 census. What is now Alloway was formally incorporated as Upper Alloways Creek Township by a Royal charter granted on June 17, 1767, from portions of the now-defunct Alloways Creek Township. The township was formally incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Quinton Township was formed from portions of the township on February 18, 1873. The name was officially changed to Alloway Township as of February 21, 1884.Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 217. Accessed January 17, 2012. The name Alloway is derivative of Allowas, a local Native Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County is the westernmost County (United States), county in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its western boundary is formed by the Delaware River and its eastern terminus is the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which connects the county with New Castle, Delaware. Its county seat is Salem, New Jersey, Salem.New Jersey County Map New Jersey Department of State. Accessed July 10, 2017. The county is part of the Delaware Valley area. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, the county's population was enumerated to be 64,837, retaining its position as the state's least populous county, representing a 1.9% decrease from the 66,083 counted at the 2010 United States census, 2010 U.S. census. The most populous place in Salem County is Pennsville Township, New Jersey, Pennsville Township with 13,409 res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woolwich Township, New Jersey
Woolwich Township is a Township (New Jersey), township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States census, 2010 U.S. census, the township's population was 10,200, reflecting an increase of 7,168 (+236.4%) from the 3,032 counted in the 2000 United States census, 2000 census. Woolwich was formed by royal charter on March 7, 1767 from portions of Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Greenwich Township and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Franklin Township (January 27, 1820), Spicer Township (March 13, 1844, now known as Harrison Township, New Jersey, Harrison Township), West Woolwich Township (March 7, 1877, now known as Logan Township, New Jersey, Logan Township) and Swedesboro, New Jersey, Swedesboro (April 9, 1902).Snyder, John P''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
Woodbury Heights is a borough in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,098, an increase of 43 (+1.4%) from the 2010 census count of 3,055, which in turn reflected an increase of 67 (+2.2%) from the 2,988 counted in the 2000 census. Woodbury Heights was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1915, from portions of Deptford Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 27, 1915. Portions were exchanged with Woodbury in 1925, and portions of the city were annexed on March 22, 1938. Portions were exchanged with Deptford Township in 1956 and other portions were annexed from the township in 1965.Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 142. Accessed October 25, 2012. The borough was named for the city of Woodbury, which in turn was named for its founder Henry W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Deptford Township, New Jersey
West Deptford Township (pronounced West DEP-ford) is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the township's population was 22,197, reflecting an increase of 520 (+2.4%) from the 21,677 counted in the 2010 census, which had in turn increased by 2,309 (+11.9%) from the 19,368 counted in the 2000 census. West Deptford Township was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 1, 1871, from portions of Deptford Township. Portions of the township were taken to form the boroughs of National Park (April 15, 1902) and Westville (April 7, 1914).Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 141. Accessed October 25, 2012. Woodbury annexed portions of the township in May 1907. West Deptford Township was named for the Deptford area of London, located on the River Thames. The township is part of the South Jersey region o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedesboro, New Jersey
Swedesboro is a borough in Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the borough's population was 2,584,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Swedesboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey , . Accessed January 26, 2012. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Harrison Township, New Jersey
South Harrison Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the township's population was 3,162, reflecting an increase of 745 (+30.8%) from the 2,417 counted in the 2000 census. South Harrison was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1883, from portions of Harrison Township. Elk Township was formed from portions of South Harrison Township on April 17, 1891.Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 140. Accessed October 25, 2012. It is a dry town, where alcohol cannot be sold, though alcohol is available at the winery in the township. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 15.96 square miles (41.32 km2), including 15.90 square miles (41.17 km2) of land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 km2) of water (0.38%). Unincorporated communities, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paulsboro, New Jersey
Paulsboro is a borough in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,196, an increase of 99 (+1.6%) from the 2010 census count of 6,097,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Paulsboro borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey , . Accessed November 7, 2012. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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