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James W. Holzapfel

James William "Jim" Holzapfel (born October 9, 1944)[1] is an American lawyer and Republican Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey State Senate as of January 10, 2012, representing the 10th legislative district. Before his election to the Senate he had served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2003.

James W. Holzapfel
Member of the New Jersey Senate
from the 10th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2012
Preceded byAndrew R. Ciesla
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 10th district
In office
August 15, 1994 – January 10, 2012
Preceded byVirginia E. Haines
Succeeded byGregory P. McGuckin
Personal details
Born (1944-10-09) October 9, 1944 (age 79)
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoyce Holden
Children2
Residence(s)Toms River, New Jersey
Alma materMonmouth College (BA)
Seton Hall University (JD)
OccupationAttorney
WebsiteLegislative Website

Early life

Born in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, Holzapfel is a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School.[1] He received a B.A. from Monmouth College in Pre-Law and was awarded a J.D. degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law.[2] He is a resident of Toms River.[3] He is married to Joyce Holzapfel (née Holden) and has two children, Dennis and Jennifer.[4]

Political career

Holzapfel served as a Trustee of Ocean County College from 1988 to 1994.[5] He was the Ocean County Prosecutor from 1987 to 1992.[2] 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.[1]

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.[4] 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.[2]

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.[6] In the November 2011, Holzapfel defeated Democrat Charles Tivenan by a 64%-36% margin.

Committees

Committee assignments for the 2024-2025 session are:[2]

  • 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.[7] The representatives from the 9th District for the 2024—2025 Legislative Session are:[8]

Election history

Senate

10th Legislative District General Election, 2023[9]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJim Holzapfel (incumbent) 35,788 66.6
DemocraticJeff J. Horn17,98133.4
Total votes53,769 100.0
Republican hold
10th Legislative District general election, 2021[10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJim Holzapfel (incumbent) 57,021 68.99
DemocraticEmma Mammano25,63531.01
Total votes82,656 100.0
Republican hold
New Jersey general election, 2017[11]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 39,555 62.5 7.2
DemocraticEmma L. Mammano23,70737.5 7.2
Total votes'63,262' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 2013[12]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 45,565 69.7 5.7
DemocraticJohn Bendel19,80730.3 5.7
Total votes'65,372' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 2011[13]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 28,675 64.0
DemocraticCharles P. Tivenan16,10536.0
Total votes44,780 100.0

Assembly

New Jersey general election, 2009[14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 47,336 36.4 4.8
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 45,916 35.3 4.3
DemocraticCharles P. Tivenan18,73914.4 2.2
DemocraticEli L. Eytan18,09013.9 2.4
Total votes'130,081' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 2007[15]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 29,619 31.6 0.7
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 29,014 31.0 0.7
DemocraticJohn Kaklamanis15,56016.6 1.2
DemocraticSalvatore Martino15,28216.3 1.4
GreenElizabeth Arnone2,2262.4N/A
GreenMatthew Q. Dimon2,0292.2N/A
Total votes'93,730' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 2005[16]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 40,660 32.3 0.4
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 39,981 31.7 1.2
DemocraticLawrence Jones22,39817.8 0.3
DemocraticJoni Jones22,31217.7 0.6
SocialistScott Baier5840.5N/A
Total votes'125,935' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 2003[17]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 28,812 31.9 2.7
RepublicanJim Holzapfel 27,509 30.5 1.5
DemocraticDesmond Abazia15,77317.5 3.6
DemocraticMark Troncone15,41817.1 3.7
GreenElizabeth Arnone2,7653.1N/A
Total votes'90,277' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 2001[18]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 36,989 29.2
RepublicanJames W. Holzapfel 36,747 29.0
DemocraticJohn Furey26,72321.1
DemocraticKimberley Casten26,30720.8
Total votes126,766 100.0
New Jersey general election, 1999[19]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJames W. Holzapfel 23,227 29.3 1.5
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 23,145 29.2 2.0
DemocraticStephanie Wauters15,89520.1 2.5
DemocraticSamuel D. Kaye14,76418.6 2.0
ConservativeMorgan Strong1,1051.4 0.6
ConservativeAnthony Bertani1,0581.3 0.3
Total votes'79,194' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 1997[20]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 41,746 31.2 2.3
RepublicanJames W. Holzapfel 41,117 30.8 2.0
DemocraticRegina Calandrillo23,53817.6 0.9
DemocraticJim Margetis22,23916.6 0.9
LibertarianBetty Florentine1,3811.0N/A
LibertarianChristopher Kawa1,3171.0N/A
ConservativeEdward C. Mueller1,2921.0 2.1
ConservativeJ. Morgan Strong1,0680.8 2.3
Total votes'133,698' '100.0'
New Jersey general election, 1995[21]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid W. Wolfe 22,837 28.9 1.4
RepublicanJames W. Holzapfel 22,806 28.8 1.6
DemocraticRichard P. Strada14,66918.5 0.3
DemocraticRichard Sevrin13,83617.5 0.6
ConservativeGary J. Rich2,4833.1 1.8
ConservativeAgnes A. James2,4553.1 1.9
Total votes'79,086' '100.0'
Special election, November 8, 1994[22]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJames W. Holzapfel 38,538 67.5
DemocraticLouis B. Wary, Jr.17,75131.1
ConservativeAgnes A. James8381.5
Total votes57,127 100.0

References

New Jersey Senate
Preceded by Member of the New Jersey Senate for the 10th District
January 10, 2012 – present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
New Jersey General Assembly
Preceded by Member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 10th District
August 15, 1994 – January 10, 2012
With: David W. Wolfe 		Succeeded by
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