Summary
Daniel R. Benson (born November 22, 1975) is an American Democratic Party politician who is the current Mercer County Executive and a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 14th Legislative District. Benson, who previously served on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, replaced Assemblywoman Linda R. Greenstein, after she was elected to the New Jersey Senate in a special election. He was sworn in on January 10, 2011, to fill Greenstein's vacant Assembly seat.
Daniel R. Benson | |
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| Mercer County Executive | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Brian M. Hughes |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 14th District | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – December 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Linda R. Greenstein |
| Succeeded by | Tennille McCoy |
| Chair of the New Jersey General Assembly Committee Transportation and Independent Authorities | |
| In office January 10, 2012 – December 31, 2023 | |
| Member of the Mercer County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
| In office March 18, 2008 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Maher Muoio |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Frisby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Hande Yurttan |
| Residence | Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (B.S.) Rutgers University (M.P.P.) |
| Occupation | Energy and telecommunications policy consultant |
| Website | www |
Early life and education edit
Benson received a B.S degree from Georgetown University, studying physics and government, and a Master of Public Policy degree from Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, studying science and technology policy.[1] He was elected to the Hamilton Township Council in 2002, becoming the youngest elected councilman in township history.[2] He served on the council until 2005, when he gave up his seat to run for the New Jersey General Assembly. Benson lost the Assembly race, finishing behind the incumbents, Republican Bill Baroni and Democrat Linda R. Greenstein.[3]
Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders edit
In 2008, Benson was appointed to a seat on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders by county Democrats, replacing Elizabeth Maher Muoio who took on a county job.[4] He won a special election in November 2008 to complete the remainder of Muoio's term and was re-elected to a full three-year term in 2009.[5][6]
New Jersey Assembly edit
When Assemblywoman Greenstein won a special election to fill the remainder of Baroni's Senate term in November 2010, Benson ran for the vacant Assembly seat. On January 8, 2011, Benson was selected by a Democratic convention of Mercer and Middlesex counties (the counties that compose the 14th District) to replace Greenstein.[7] He was sworn in on January 10, 2011.[8] He resigned on December 31, 2023, after being elected Mercer County Executive, allowing his successor Tennille McCoy to take office early.[9]
Committees edit
- Transportation and Independent Authorities
- Budget
- Health and Senior Services
District 14 edit
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. The representatives from the 14th District for the 2022—23 Legislative Session are:[10]
- Senator Linda R. Greenstein (D)
- Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson (D)
- Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D)
Electoral history edit
New Jersey Assembly edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wayne DeAngelo | 35,596 | 30.0 |  0.2
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| Democratic | Daniel R. Benson | 35,088 | 29.6 |  0.9
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| Republican | Kristian Stout | 24,725 | 20.9 | 1.3
| |
| Republican | Steven Uccio | 23,106 | 19.5 | 0.6
| |
| Total votes | '118,515' | '100.0' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wayne DeAngelo | 22,319 | 30.2 | 3.2
| |
| Democratic | Daniel R. Benson | 21,187 | 28.7 | 2.7
| |
| Republican | David C. Jones | 14,474 | 19.6 | 4.0
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| Republican | Philip R. Kaufman | 13,937 | 18.9 | 3.1
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| Green | Joann Cousin | 1,028 | 1.4 | N/A | |
| Green | Steven Welzer | 957 | 1.3 | N/A | |
| Total votes | '73,902' | '100.0' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wayne DeAngelo | 32,048 | 27.0 | 2.0
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| Democratic | Daniel R. Benson | 30,992 | 26.0 | 2.0
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| Republican | Steve Cook | 28,135 | 23.6 | 2.7
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| Republican | Ronald Haas | 26,233 | 22.0 | 1.2
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| Libertarian | Sean O’Connor | 898 | 0.8 | N/A | |
| Libertarian | Steven Uccio | 779 | 0.7 | N/A | |
| Total votes | '119,085' | '100.0' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wayne DeAngelo | 26,626 | 29.0 | |
| Democratic | Daniel R. Benson | 25,662 | 28.0 | |
| Republican | Sheree McGowan | 19,135 | 20.9 | |
| Republican | Wayne Wittman | 19,100 | 20.8 | |
| Green | Steven Welzer | 1,189 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 91,712 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Baroni | 37,241 | 27.7 | 0.2
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| Democratic | Linda R. Greenstein | 35,816 | 26.7 | 1.2
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| Democratic | Daniel R. Benson | 29,914 | 22.3 | 0.2
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| Republican | Michael D. Paquette | 29,899 | 22.3 | 2.2
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| Libertarian | William Hunsicker | 725 | 0.5 | N/A | |
| Libertarian | Jason M. Scheurer | 714 | 0.5 | N/A | |
| Total votes | '134,309' | '100.0' | |||
References edit
- ^ Assemblyman Benson's legislative page, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 27, 2022.
- ^ Hester, Tom (January 10, 2011). "Democrat Daniel Benson sworn in as N.J. Assembly member". NewJerseyNewsroom. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
- ^ "Benson will take a break". PolitickerNJ. November 29, 2005. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
- ^ Pizarro, Max (March 15, 2008). "Mercer Democrats pick Walter and Cimino over Mack, and select Benson for unexpired term in freeholder contests". Politicker NJ. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
Hamilton Council President Benson to fill the unexpired term of Freeholder Muio [sic], who earlier this year accepted a position as the county's director of Economic Development and Sustainability. ... Benson will be sworn-in on Tuesday.
- ^ Staff (November 4, 2008). "Mercer sheriff, freeholder election results". The Times. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ Staff (November 9, 2009). "ELECTION '09: Dems sweep Mercer County freeholder race". Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ Duffy, Erin (January 9, 2011). "Mercer freeholder Dan Benson chosen to fill 14th District Assembly seat". The Times. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
- ^ "Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson Bio Page". NJ Assembly Majority Office. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Benson resigning Assembly seat early; McCoy will fill one-day unexpired term". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Legislative Roster for District 14, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2022.
- ^ "2017-official-general-election-results-general-assembly.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "2015-official-ge-results-nj-general-assembly.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 30, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "2013-official-general-election-results-general-assembly.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 7, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "2011-official-gen-elect-gen-assembly-results-121411.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 14, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "05831236.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
External links edit
- Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson's legislative web page, New Jersey Legislature
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms – 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010