James W. Holzapfel

Born in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, Holzapfel is a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School. He is married to Joyce Holzapfel (née Holden) and has two children, Dennis and Jennifer. == Political career ==

Holzapfel served as a Trustee of Ocean County College from 1988 to 1994. He was the Ocean County Prosecutor from 1987 to 1992. Holzapfel has been admitted to practice law since 1969 before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of the United States and the Florida Supreme Court. == New Jersey Assembly ==

Following the resignation of Assemblywoman Virginia E. Haines to become the executive director of the New Jersey Lottery, Holzapfel was appointed to fill her seat and took office on August 15, 1994. He was subsequently reelected in the 1994 special election and the regular biennial elections thereafter. He was the Deputy Republican Leader from 2002 to 2003 and was the Assistant Majority Whip from 1998 to 2000. == New Jersey Senate ==

Having announced that he would not run again for office after 20 years in the Senate, Andrew R. Ciesla announced in February 2011 that he would support Holzapfel as his successor. In the November 2011, Holzapfel defeated Democrat Charles Tivenan by a 64%-36% margin. Committees Committee assignments for the 2024-2025 session are: • State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation • Transportation District 10 Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The representatives from the 9th District for the 2024—2025 Legislative Session are: • Senator James W. Holzapfel (R) • Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R) • Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin (R) == Election history ==

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