Richard Codey
New Jersey State Senator and former Governor of New Jersey
Richard James Codey (born November 27, 1946) is an American Democratic Party politician. He was the 53rd Governor of New Jersey from 2004 to 2006.[1] He was in the New Jersey Senate since 1982 and was the President of the Senate from 2002 to 2010.
Richard Codey | |
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53rd Governor of New Jersey | |
In office November 15, 2004 – January 17, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Jim McGreevey |
Succeeded by | Jon Corzine |
In office January 10, 2002 – January 15, 2002 Acting | |
Preceded by | John O. Bennett (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Jim McGreevey (as Governor) |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 27th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Carmen A. Orechio |
111th and 113th President of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 8, 2008 – January 12, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Kenny |
Succeeded by | Stephen M. Sweeney |
In office January 8, 2002 – January 7, 2008 Co-Presidency with John Bennett until January 13, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Donald DiFrancesco |
Succeeded by | Bernard Kenny |
Minority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 13, 1998 – January 8, 2002 | |
Succeeded by | Leonard Lance (2004) |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 26th district | |
In office January 8, 1974 – January 12, 1982 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Leanna Brown Dean Gallo |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard James Codey November 27, 1946 Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | |
Alma mater | Fairleigh Dickinson University |
Website | Legislative Website |
References
change- ↑ Golway, Terry. "ON POLITICS; The Bishops, in Codey, Have a New Target", The New York Times, November 14, 2004. Accessed November 3, 2007. "He is a graduate of Oratory Prep in Summit, and his wife, Mary Jo, attended Caldwell College and Seton Hall, all Catholic institutions."