Maureen Rowan
Maureen Rowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| Assuming office January 13, 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Claire Swift |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
Maureen Rowan is an American Democratic Party politician who is a member-elect of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the state's 2nd District. She was first elected in 2025, defeating incumbent Claire Swift.[1] A retired attorney living in Atlantic City, she will serve alongside Don Guardian, a Republican, making the district just one of three in the state with both Democratic and Republican assembly members.[2]
The 2nd District, which includes most of Atlantic County, has a strong Democratic edge in party affiliation.[3] Her victory made her one of four Democratic challengers to knock off a Republican incumbent in 2025 and the third woman (and first female Democrat) to ever represent the district in the New Jersey Legislature.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Guardian (incumbent) | 39,902 | 25.4% | |
| Democratic | Maureen Rowan | 39,444 | 25.1% | |
| Democratic | Joanne Famularo | 39,253 | 25.0% | |
| Republican | Claire Swift (incumbent) | 38,601 | 24.6% | |
| Total votes | 157,200 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (November 13, 2025). "Democrat Maureen Rowan ousts GOP lawmaker in Atlantic County district". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 6, 2025). "Guardian wins re-election, Democrats likely to pick up second seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "NJ Voters Guide: 2nd Legislative District", NJ Spotlight News. Accessed November 16, 2025. "New Jersey’s 2nd Legislative District covers part of the southeast coast of the state. It covers a majority of Atlantic County... The district is currently represented by Republicans, although registered Democrats outnumber them: 36% of registrants are Democrats, versus 29% Republicans."