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Angela V. McKnight
Member of the New Jersey Senate
from the 31st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2024
Preceded by Sandra Bolden Cunningham
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 31st district
In office
January 12, 2016 – January 9, 2024
Serving with
  • Nicholas Chiaravalloti (2016–2022)
  • William Sampson (2022–2024)
Preceded by Charles Mainor and Jason O'Donnell
Succeeded by Barbara McCann Stamato
Personal details
Born (1977-03-10) March 10, 1977 (age 48)
Political party Democratic
Residence Jersey City
Alma mater University of Phoenix
Website Legislative web page

Angela V. McKnight was born on March 10, 1977. She is a politician from the Democratic Party. She has served the 31st Legislative District in New Jersey.

Angela McKnight lives in Jersey City, New Jersey. She studied business management at the University of Phoenix. She also started an organization called AngelaCARES. This group helps and supports senior citizens.

Angela McKnight's Role in the New Jersey Government

Angela McKnight has served in two important parts of the New Jersey government. She was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly and is now a New Jersey State Senator.

What Did Angela McKnight Do in the General Assembly?

Angela McKnight first became a member of the New Jersey General Assembly on January 12, 2016. While in the Assembly, she worked on many important issues.

One bill she introduced in 2019 was about cursive handwriting. This bill would require students to learn how to read and write cursive by the end of third grade. McKnight believes cursive is a "vital skill" for students. She said it helps them read different fonts and even sign important documents.

Angela McKnight as a State Senator

Angela McKnight became a State Senator on January 9, 2024. She took over the seat from Sandra Bolden Cunningham, who had served for 16 years. McKnight won the election in 2023 against Luis Soto.

What Committees Does She Serve On?

As a State Senator, Angela McKnight works on different committees. These groups focus on specific topics and help create new laws. For the 2024-2025 Legislative Session, her committees include:

  • Education
  • Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
  • Law and Public Safety

Understanding New Jersey's 31st District

New Jersey has 40 legislative districts. Each district has one person in the New Jersey Senate and two people in the New Jersey General Assembly. These people represent the citizens of their district.

For the 2024-2025 Legislative Session, the representatives for the 31st District are:

  • Senator Angela V. McKnight (Democrat)
  • Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato (Democrat)
  • Assemblyman William Sampson (Democrat)
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