Paul Kanitra
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 9th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2024
Serving with Gregory P. McGuckin
Preceded byJohn Catalano
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationTexas Christian University
WebsiteLegislative webpage

Paul Kanitra is an American Republican Party politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 10th legislative district, having taken office on January 9, 2024.

Biography

Kanitra has been a resident of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, and has served as the borough's mayor since his election in 2019. He graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School and attended Texas Christian University. He worked in the office of Representatives Chris Smith and Mike Ferguson.[1]

Elective office

Kanitra and his incumbent running mate Gregory P. McGuckin defeated Democrats John Lamacchia and Emma Mammano in the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election.[2][3]

References

  1. Election profile: 10th Legislative District, NJ Spotlight News. Accessed January 9, 2024. "Raised in Point Pleasant Beach, graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School. Went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. I started my career working for Congressman Chris Smith in his Washington and on the Helsinki Commission, working for human rights. My first full-time job was as field director for Congressman Mike Ferguson."
  2. Connolly, John. "NJ election results 2023: State Senate, Assembly seats decided", The Record, November 9, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
  3. Official List Candidates for General Assembly for General Election November 7, 2023, New Jersey Department of State, December 6, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
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