Alexander "Avi" Schnall (born July 3, 1984) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has represented the 30th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly since January 2024.
A Brooklyn native, Schnall moved to Lakewood Township, New Jersey, to study at Beth Medrash Govoha.
In March 2026, he was named as Chief Operating Officer of Agudath Israel of America, responsible for the organization's day-to-day functions."New Jersey Assemblyman Rabbi Avi Schnall Appointed COO Of Agudath Israel Of America", Yeshiva World News, March 4, 2026. Accessed March 5, 2026. "In a message released on Wednesday evening, Agudah Chairman Mr. Sol Werdiger announced that Assemblyman Avi Schnall has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Agudath Israel of America.... As COO, Assemblyman Schnall will take responsibility for the day-to-day operations for Agudath Israel of America."
New Jersey General Assembly In the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election, incumbent Republican Sean T. Kean won re-election, while Schnall won the second seat, more than 10,000 votes ahead of Republican incumbent Ned Thomson, while Schnall's Democratic running mate Salvatore "Sal" Frascino came in a distant fourth.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. Schnall's victory was described as "a major upset" in a district that had traditionally been solidly Republican, reflecting the growing Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood Township and surrounding communities.Johnson, Brent. "Democrats have big night in battle for N.J. Legislature", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, November 8, 2023, updated November 28, 2023. Accessed December 25, 2023. "In a major upset in the Shore’s 30th District, Democrat Avi Schnall won an Assembly seat in the longtime Republican stronghold that includes Lakewood, home to one of the East Coast’s fastest-growing Orthodox Jewish populations. Schnall, a top Orthodox leader in the township and a former Republican, ousted Republican Ned Thomson, whose two running mates — Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean — won re-election." Schnall was one of 27 members elected for the first time to serve in the General Assembly in 2024, more than one-third of the 80 seats.Wildstein, David. "37 new lawmakers take office at noon", New Jersey Globe, January 9, 2024. Accessed January 9, 2024. "The 221st New Jersey Legislature begins today, with 37 new lawmakers – nearly one-third of the legislature – being sworn in at noon. That number includes ten new Senators and 27 new members of the General Assembly." Schnall was re-elected to the Assembly in 2025.https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/republican-kean-democrat-schnall-re-elected-in-lakewood-based-ld30/
Committees Committee assignments for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:Assemblyman Alexander "Avi" Schnall (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2026. Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations (as chair) Budget Financial Institutions and Insurance
District 30 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 18, 2026. The representatives from the 30th District for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:Legislative Roster for District 30, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2026. Senator Robert Singer (R) Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (R) Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D)
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