Michael Torrissi Jr. (born 1974) is an American Republican Party politician who has represented the 8th Legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly since he took office on January 11, 2022.
Michael Torrissi | |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2022 Serving with
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| Preceded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hammonton, New Jersey |
| Education | Rutgers University |
| Website | Legislative webpage |
Torissi graduated in 1993 from Hammonton High School.[1]
Elected office edit
In February 2011, Torissi was appointed to fill the vacant Hammonton Town Council seat that had been held by James Bertino until he resigned to take a seat on the Board of County Freeholders; he served until 2012.[2] He served on the Hammonton council from 2011 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2020.[3]
District 8 edit
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.[4] The representatives from the 8th District for the 2024—2025 Legislative Session are:[5]
- Senator Latham Tiver (R)
- Assemblyman Andrea Katz (D)
- Assemblywoman Michael Torrissi (R)
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Torrissi Jr. (incumbent) | 27,881 | 25.3% | |
| Democratic | Andrea Katz | 27,636 | 25.1% | |
| Democratic | Anthony Angelozzi | 27,438 | 24.9% | |
| Republican | Brandon Umba (incumbent) | 27,384 | 24.8% | |
| Total votes | 110,339 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Torrissi Jr. | 40,467 | 26.45% | |
| Republican | Brandon Umba | 39,039 | 25.52% | |
| Democratic | Allison Eckel | 36,828 | 24.08% | |
| Democratic | Mark Natale | 36,634 | 23.95% | |
| Total votes | 152,968 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ Guglietti, Kristin. "Full-Day Pre-K coming?", The Hammonton Gazette, January 10, 2022. Accessed January 10, 2022. "Lyons then congratulated Hammonton High School’s Class of 1993 alumnus, Michael Torrissi (R) who was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly, District 8."
- ^ Lee, Procida. "Michael Torrissi takes oath of office as Hammonton councilman", The Press of Atlantic City, February 28, 2011, updated June 20, 2019. Accessed January 10, 2022. "Newly appointed Republican Councilman Michael Torrissi took his seat for the first time Monday night after the local county committee chose him to replace James Bertino, who is now a freeholder."
- ^ Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr. (R), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 22, 2024. "Town of Hammonton Council 2011-12, 2015-20"
- ^ New Jersey State Constitution 1947 (Updated Through Amendments Adopted in November, 2020): Article IV, Section II, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 28, 2022.
- ^ Legislative Roster for District 8, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Candidates for General Assembly - For GENERAL ELECTION 11/07/2023 Election" (PDF). New Jersey Department of State. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official List, Candidates for General Assembly For GENERAL ELECTION 11/02/2021 Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of New Jersey. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.