James J. "Sonny" McCullough (born January 11, 1942) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the

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from 2007 to 2008, where he represented the 2nd Legislative District.

Biography

Born on January 11, 1942, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, McCullough graduated in 1960 from

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. He attended

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with a major in public works management, and

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majoring in business.Senator McCullough's Senate Website
, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 20, 2007. On November 6, 2007, McCullough lost his re-election bid, having been ousted by

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member

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. McCullough succeeded Senator

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, who announced in January 2007 that he would not seek reelection to the State Senate. Gormley had indicated that he will support District 2 Assemblyman Francis J. Blee as his successor, and Gormley stepped down on February 15, 2007. Despite Gormley's endorsement McCullough defeated Blee for the interim spot.McCullough receives Senate committee assignments
, ''

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'' by Pet McAleer, February 27, 2007. McCullough served in the Senate on the Labor Committee and the Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. McCullough has served on the

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Committee and has been mayor of Egg Harbor Township since 1996, in addition to mayoral stints in 1986 and from 1988 to 1992. He was a member of the township's Planning Board since 1996 (and also in 1986 and from 1988 to 1992). McCullough served as Municipal Utilities Authority Commissioner 2000-06 and on the Zoning Board from 1976 to 1980. McCullough lives in the Seaview Harbor section of the township. He and his wife Georgene, have four sons, Jim, George, William (Sonny) and Sean, and five grandchildren.

District 2

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. The other representatives from the 2nd Legislative District who served with McCullough in the 2006-2008 legislative session were: *Assemblyman Francis J. Blee, and *Assemblyman

References

External links

Senator James J. 'Sonny' McCullough

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