Melinda Kane is an American Democratic Party politician who represents the 6th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. Kane was selected by a special convention to fill the vacancy following Pamela Rosen Lampitt's resignation to become the Camden County Clerk in 2025.Wildstein, David. "Melinda Kane elected to N.J. State Assembly", New Jersey Globe, January 11, 2025. Accessed February 4, 2025. "Democrats today picked Melinda Kane, a Camden county commissioner and Gold Star Mother, to replace Pamela Lampitt (D-Cherry Hill) as the new assemblywoman from the 6th legislative district. Kane was unopposed this morning at a special election convention of the Camden and Burlington county municipalities in the safe Democratic district. She will likely take office this month." Kane had previously served on the Camden County Board of County Commissioners.
Early life and education Kane earned a Bachelor of Arts in special and elementary education from the State University of New York at Geneseo and post graduate studies in Educational Social Work at Widener University. She is Jewish.
Political career Camden County Board of County Commissioners
New Jersey General Assembly Kane was first sworn in to the Assembly on January 23, 2025, and won her first full term as an Assemblywoman in the November 2025 general election. She serves in the General Assembly on the Appropriations; Health; and the Military and Veterans' Affairs committees.Assemblywoman Melinda Kane (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed February 4, 2025.
Electoral history
Personal life Kane is a Gold Star Mother.
References
External links Legislative webpage