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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 on June 30, 1973, is a politician from the Democratic Party in America. He represents the 7th area of New Jersey in the New Jersey Senate. He has been a Senator since January 9, 2018.
Before that, he was part of the New Jersey General Assembly from November 21, 2011, until he became a Senator. Since 2022, he has also been the Majority Whip in the Senate, which is an important leadership role.
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About Troy Singleton
Early Life and Education
Troy Singleton was born in Philadelphia on June 30, 1973. He grew up in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He went to Willingboro High School and later studied business administration at Rowan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
He is a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 715. He also serves as the President of the New Jersey Carpenter Contractor Trust. He has been a commissioner for the Burlington County Bridge Commission since 2009. He also served on the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Commission and the Rowan University Board of Trustees.
Troy Singleton was the deputy executive director of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee in 2001. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County. He lives in Palmyra.
His Work in Government
Serving in the New Jersey Assembly
In 2011, Jack Conners, who was an Assemblyman, decided not to run for re-election. He resigned on August 26, 2011. Troy Singleton was chosen by the Democratic committees in Burlington County and Camden County to fill the empty seat.
He was sworn into the New Jersey General Assembly on November 21, 2011. He then won the general election and started his first full term on January 10, 2012.
Becoming a New Jersey Senator
In 2017, Troy Singleton ran for the New Jersey Senate. The long-serving Republican Senator, Diane Allen, decided to retire due to health reasons. Troy Singleton won the election, and his victory was one of two seats that Democrats gained in the legislature that year. He was sworn in as a Senator on January 9, 2018.
In 2021, Senator Singleton supported a new law that would make it easier for homeowners in New Jersey to create small, separate apartments on their property. These are called accessory dwelling units.
What He Does in the Senate
As a Senator, Troy Singleton works on different committees. For the 2024—2025 Legislative Session, his committee assignments include:
- Community and Urban Affairs (he is the chair of this committee)
- Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (he is the vice-chair of this committee)
- Judiciary
Representing District 7
New Jersey has 40 legislative districts. Each district has one Senator and two members in the General Assembly. For the 2024—2025 Legislative Session, the people representing the 7th District are:
- Senator Troy Singleton (Democrat)
- Assemblyman Herb Conaway (Democrat)
- Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (Democrat)
How He Was Elected
Troy Singleton has been elected to his positions multiple times. Here are some of his recent election results:
Senate Elections
- In the 2023 General Election for the 7th Legislative District, Troy Singleton won with 67.7% of the votes.
- In the 2021 New Jersey State Senate election, he won with 62.3% of the votes.
- In the 2017 New Jersey general election, he won with 65.7% of the votes, becoming a Senator for the first time.
Assembly Elections
- In the 2015 New Jersey general election, Troy Singleton was re-elected to the Assembly with 29.9% of the votes.
- In the 2013 New Jersey general election, he was re-elected to the Assembly with 27.8% of the votes.
- In the 2011 New Jersey general election, he was first elected to the Assembly with 25.6% of the votes.
