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Charles Mainor
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 31st Legislative District
In office
January 12, 2010 – January 12, 2016
Serving with Anthony Chiappone (2010)
Jason O'Donnell (2010-16)
Preceded by L. Harvey Smith
Succeeded by Nicholas Chiaravalloti
Angela V. McKnight
Personal details
Born (1967-01-23) January 23, 1967 (age 58)
Political party Democratic
Residences Jersey City, New Jersey
Alma mater New Jersey City University (B.S.)
Occupation Police Detective

Charles Mainor (born January 23, 1967) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly. This is a group of lawmakers who help make laws for the state of New Jersey. Mainor also works as a police detective in Jersey City. He took over the role from L. Harvey Smith in 2010.

Early Life and Education

Charles Mainor studied at New Jersey City University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His studies focused on criminal justice. Before joining the Assembly, he ran for a local county board. He tried twice for the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He was not elected to that role.

Serving in the New Jersey Assembly

Charles Mainor was elected to the Assembly in 2009. He represented the 31st Legislative District. In the Assembly, he had important jobs. He was the chairman of the Law and Public Safety Committee. This committee works on laws about safety and police.

He was also a member of other groups. These included the Consumer Affairs Committee. This committee helps protect shoppers. He also served on the Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. This group deals with roads and public transport. He was also part of the Joint Committee on Housing Affordability. This committee looks for ways to make housing more affordable.

Mainor was re-elected easily in 2011 and 2013. He planned to run again in 2015. However, he later decided not to seek re-election. His term ended in January 2016.

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