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.
Paul Kanitra | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2024 Serving with Gregory P. McGuckin | |
| Preceded by | John Catalano |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Texas Christian University |
| Website | Legislative webpage |
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]
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.[4] The representatives from the 9th District for the 2024—2025 Legislative Session are:[5]
- Senator James W. Holzapfel (R)
- Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R)
- Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin (R)
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregory P. McGuckin (incumbent) | 34,805 | 33.0 | |
| Republican | Paul Kanitra | 34,098 | 32.4 | |
| Democratic | Emma Mammano | 18,529 | 17.6 | |
| Democratic | John LaMacchia | 17,958 | 17.0 | |
| Total votes | 105,390 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||