Claire Swift (born June 9, 1974) is an American

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politician who has represented 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office on January 11, 2022.

Early life and education

A 1992 graduate of Atlantic City High School, Swift earned her undergraduate degree in 1996 from the

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and was granted a degree in law from

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in 1999. She was a Deputy Attorney General in New Jersey until 2003, when she joined her family law firm.

Elective office

Together with her running mates incumbent

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Vincent J. Polistina and former

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Mayor

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, Swift was elected in a Republican sweep of the district that flipped both Assembly seats from the Democrats. Swift was one of a record seven new Republican Assemblywomen elected in the 2022 general election, joining seven Republican women incumbents who won re-election that year.

Committees

Committee assignments for the current session are:Assemblywoman Claire S. Swift

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. Accessed April 10, 2022. *Human Services *Labor *Law and Public Safety

District 2

Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the

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and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The representatives from the 2nd District for the 2022—23 Legislative Session are:Legislative Roster for District 27

. Accessed January 11, 2022. *Senator Vincent J. Polistina (R) *Assemblyman

(R) *Assemblyman Claire Swift (R)

References

External links

Legislative webpage
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