Jeff Van Drew

Jefferson H. Van Drew (born February 23, 1953) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the New Jersey State Senator from the 1st Legislative District from 2008 to 2018. He previously represented the same district in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 to 2008. He is a dentist by occupation.Van Drew was the Democratic nominee in New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the 2018 election. He was elected with 53% of the vote against Republican nominee Seth Grossman, who received 45% of the vote.