Marisa Sweeney is an American Democratic Party politician who has represented the 25th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office in January 2026.
Career Raised in Brick Township, New Jersey, Sweeney graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's degree in nutrition and food science, earned a master's at Northeastern University and received a doctorate in clinical nutrition at the University of North Florida."Marisa Sweeney Sworn into New Jersey General Assembly", New Jersey Assembly Democrats, January 14, 2026. Accessed February 14, 2026. "Assemblywoman Sweeney received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Nutrition and Food Science at Montclair State University, her Master’s degree from Northeastern University and her Doctor of Clinical Nutrition from the University of North Florida."
She is a dietitian and yoga teacher, and had served as president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and had testified before the legislature in Trenton regarding issues related to health. She was a member of the Morristown Planning Board.DiFilippo, Dana. "Meet Marisa Sweeney, a Morris County Democrat who flipped a GOP Assembly seat", New Jersey Monitor, December 1, 2025. Accessed February 14, 2026. "Sweeney, who grew up in Brick and graduated from Montclair State University, isn’t a total political rookie. She serves on Morristown’s planning board and has testified and lobbied on various health bills in Trenton in her role as a former board member and president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics."
New Jersey General Assembly Sweeney first announced her campaign for the General Assembly in early 2025, with the support of gubernatorial candidate Steven Fulop. She won the June Democratic nomination unopposed, alongside Steve Pylypchuk. Sweeney was elected in the general election making her the first Democrat to hold the seat since the district was established in 1974. She unseated incumbent Republican Christian Barranco, who conceded the race on November 6. Sweeney received a total of 49,918 votes, making her the highest vote-getter in the race.25th Legislative District 2025 Election Information, New Jersey Department of State, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 14, 2026.
Committee assignments Committee assignments for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 23, 2024. Agriculture and Natural Resources Health Labor
25th District 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 May 1, 2022. The representatives from the 25th District for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:Legislative Roster for District 25, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed February 14, 2026. Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R) Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn(R) Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney (D)
Electoral history New Jersey Assembly
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External links Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney (D), New Jersey Legislature