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Troy Singleton
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| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 7th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Diane Allen |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 7th district |
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| In office November 21, 2011 – January 9, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Conners |
| Succeeded by | Carol A. Murphy |
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| Born | June 30, 1973 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Megan Singleton |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Rowan University (BS) |
Troy E. Singleton (born June 30, 1973) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He is a State Senator for District 7 in New Jersey. He has held this role since January 9, 2018. Before becoming a Senator, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018.
Since 2022, Senator Singleton has also been the Majority Whip in the Senate. This means he helps make sure his party's members vote together on important issues.
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About Troy Singleton
Troy Singleton was born on June 30, 1973, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He went to Willingboro High School. After high school, he studied business at Rowan University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree there.
Troy Singleton is a member of a carpenters' union. He has also served on several important boards. For example, he was a commissioner for the Burlington County Bridge Commission. He also served on the board of trustees for Rowan University. He lives in Palmyra with his wife, Megan, and their three children.
His Start in Politics
Troy Singleton began his political career in the New Jersey General Assembly. This is one part of New Jersey's state government. In 2011, Assemblyman Jack Conners decided not to run again. Troy Singleton was chosen to fill the empty seat. He was sworn in on November 21, 2011. He then won his first full term in January 2012.
Becoming a State Senator
In 2017, Troy Singleton ran for the New Jersey Senate. The Senator for his district, Diane Allen, was retiring. Singleton won the election. He became a State Senator on January 9, 2018. His election helped the Democratic Party gain more seats in the legislature that year.
What He Does in the Senate
As a State Senator, Troy Singleton works on new laws for New Jersey. For example, in 2021, he supported a law about "accessory dwelling units." This law would make it easier for homeowners to build small, extra apartments on their property. These could be used for family members or for rent.
Senate Committees
Senators work in groups called committees. These groups focus on specific topics. For the 2024-2025 legislative session, Senator Singleton is part of these committees:
- Community and Urban Affairs (he is the chair, meaning he leads this committee)
- Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (he is the vice-chair)
- Judiciary
Representing District 7
New Jersey has 40 legislative districts. Each district has one State Senator and two members in the General Assembly. For the 2024-2025 session, the representatives for District 7 are:
- Senator Troy Singleton (Democratic Party)
- Assemblyman Herb Conaway (Democratic Party)
- Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (Democratic Party)
