Paul Kanitra (born August 2, 1979)Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 16, 2026. is an American Republican Party politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 10th legislative district, having taken office in January 2024.
Biography 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.Election profile: 10th Legislative District, NJ Spotlight News. Accessed January 9, 2024. "Raised in Point Pleasant Beach, graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School. Went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. I started my career working for Congressman Chris Smith in his Washington and on the Helsinki Commission, working for human rights. My first full-time job was as field director for Congressman Mike Ferguson." Kanitra has been a resident of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, and served as the borough's mayor since his election in 2019 until stepping down to take office in the General Assembly.
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.Connolly, John. "NJ election results 2023: State Senate, Assembly seats decided", The Record, November 9, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.Official List Candidates for General Assembly for General Election November 7, 2023, New Jersey Department of State, December 6, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
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.New Jersey State Constitution 1947 (Updated Through Amendments Adopted in November, 2020): Article IV, Section II, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 28, 2022. The representatives from the 10th District for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:Legislative Roster for District 10, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 14, 2026. Senator James W. Holzapfel (R) Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R) Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin (R)
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