Bramnick Touts GOP Stable

Assembly Republican Candidates from Six “Target” Districts Gather in Trenton

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

2013 GOP Assembly CandidatesAsm. Jon Bramnick (R-Union) showcased his party’s non-incumbent Assembly candidates from LD1, 3, 7, 18, 22 and 27 earlier today not far from the Trenton War Memorial and Statehouse building. The intended effect/message was pretty clear:

Republicans plan to pick up seats this cycle…

The Democrats had ten years in control to govern our state, and its time for a major change in the legislature,” said Bramnick. “They will provide a fresh prospective and renewed commitment to growing jobs and cutting taxes. I look forward to joining them on the campaign trail and working with them in Trenton.”

Agreed! Particularly with the first part.

The Assembly GOP candidates’ official bios are below the fold; you can also click here to visit our official Election 2013 archives to view interviews, analysis and general coverage of each race.

Sam Fiocchi (LD-1)

Born in raised in Vineland, Sam Fiocchi serves as a Cumberland County Freeholder. Since he was elected, Sam has fostered bi-partisan support to balance the county budget and hold the line on county property taxes by cutting $12 million in wasteful spending. Sam spent nearly 40 years as a successful small business owner where he worked with the agricultural community and created good-paying jobs.

Kristine Gabor (LD-1)

Kristine Gabor has dedicated her elected service to representing the often forgotten working-class families and seniors on fixed incomes. As a former Upper Township Committeewoman and a Cape May County Freeholder she promoted smaller, more efficient government to minimize the tax burden on residents. A wife of a retired State Trooper, Kristine worked full-time to put herself through school while raising two sons and running a household. She currently serves in management for a local insurance company.

Larry Wallace (LD-3)

A lifelong resident of Gloucester County, Larry Wallace is a South Jersey small business owner who knows how to create jobs and balance a budget. In 2010, Larry became the first Republican elected to the Gloucester County Freeholder Board in fifteen years. During his term, Larry has voted for two budgets that cut property taxes and county spending, while increasing accountability and efficiency in county government.

Bob Vanderslice (LD-3)

Bob Vanderslice is a successful community bank officer with over 30 years of experience in finance. He is the President and CEO of Pennsville National Bank where he provides good-paying jobs and full healthcare benefits to 45 employees. In 2011, Bob was elected as a Salem County Freeholder where he was faced with a $13 million deficit in his first year. Bob put his experience in business and finance to work for the taxpayers in Salem County, making the tough decisions necessary to quickly put his county back on sound financial ground.

Jeff Banasz, Jr. (LD-7)

A graduate of the United State Naval Academy, Jeff Banasz, Jr. is a combat veteran of the War in Iraq. After his distinguished service to our country as a Marine Officer, Jeff returned home to Burlington County where he continues to serve as a coach for youth sports, a member of the local zoning board and a strong advocate for South Jersey small businesses. He has continued his career in the private sector in sales and business development.

Anthony Ogozalek, Jr. (LD-7)

A former Mayor and life-long resident of Delran, Anthony Ogozalek, Jr. has the diverse professional and personal experience needed to change politics as usual in Trenton. Anthony has devoted most of his professional career to serving his community as patrol officer, school resource officer and detective for the Delran Police Department. Utilizing his background in law enforcement, Anthony became an attorney and is currently a partner at a local law firm.

Rob Bengivenga (LD-18)

A life-long resident of South Plainfield, Rob Bengivenga is currently serving his third term on the borough council. First elected in 2005 at the age of 23, Rob cut spending, attracted small business job-growth and delivered property tax reform to the residents of South Plainfield. As the youngest elected official in South Plainfield history, Rob provided fresh ideas and new solutions to the problems his hometown faced. He has built a career in sales and marketing management.

Lisa Goldhamer (LD-18)

Fighting to give her two children the opportunities they deserve, Lisa Goldhamer will use her 25 years of experience in finance to provide solutions to our state’s affordability crisis and create jobs. Tough economic times and New Jersey’s hostile business tax climate cost Lisa her job. She currently works full time in retail to help support her family and put her two children through college. Lisa lives with her family in Edison Township where she has resided for 25 years.

John Campbell (LD-22)

Born and raised in Plainfield, John Campbell became a small business owner at the age of 20, while paying his way through school. Since graduating, John helps run his family real estate firm in Plainfield and works to help other small business owners realize their goals and create jobs as a consultant for innovative start-up companies. John continues to give back to his community through his work as a youth mentor at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit.

Angelo Tedesco (LD-27)

Angelo Tedesco’s 24 years of experience serving his community as a firefighter, local union leader and a coach helps him realize the power of teamwork, and he looks forward to working with both parties to solve New Jersey’s tax and jobs crisis. As Councilman in East Hanover, Angelo made the tough decisions necessary to hold the line on spending and property taxes. Angelo and his wife Wendy are the proud parents of two children who attend public schools in East Hanover.

Laura Ali (LD-27)

As a local PTA leader and successful small business owner, Laura Ali has a passion for creating opportunities for future generations and the experience needed to grow good-paying jobs. Laura owns Triple Win Sales and takes tremendous pride in a career focused on helping other small business owners achieve their dreams. On the Chatham Township Committee, Ali worked closely with small businesses to make her town more business friendly and grow jobs.

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