Donald Norcross

Democrat Representative of New Jersey's 1st district

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December 13, 1958 (66 years old)

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Elected U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 1st congressional district in 2014, following a predecessor’s resignation.
Has a background as a labor leader, including roles with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351 and the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council.
Served in the New Jersey General Assembly and State Senate before joining the House of Representatives.
Holds committee assignments on Armed Services and Education and Labor for the 117th United States Congress.
Member of several caucuses, including the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the New Democrat Coalition, and is a founding member of the Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus.
Involved in leadership roles within the Democratic Caucus, including assistant whip and co-chair of the Rebuilding America Task Force.
Mentioned as a potential candidate for secretary of labor under President Joe Biden in 2020.
Involved in a hot mic incident during a remote committee meeting in 2021, which led to a demand for an apology from Republican committee members.
Married to Andrea Doran and has three children, with a notable family background including a brother who is a New Jersey Democratic leader and businessman.
Has a degree in criminal justice from Camden County College and attended Rutgers University-Camden.