Benjie E. Wimberly (born December 1, 1964) is an American teacher and Democratic Party politician who is the Senator-elect to the New Jersey Senate from the 35th district. He previously represented the 35th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2012 to 2025.

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Jan 18, 2025 · The election of Benjie Wimberly to the New Jersey State Senate last night means even more reshuffling in the New Jersey State Assembly, as the total number of resignations this month to three. Herb Conaway, Jr. (D-Delran) resigned to take his seat in Congress, and Pamela Lampitt stepped down following her election as Camden County Clerk. ...

Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly. Speaker Pro Tempore | District 35. Each year I have represented your voice. This year will be no different.

3 days ago · Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D-Paterson) will replace now-Rep. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) in the New Jersey Senate after winning a special election convention Thursday night by one vote after a first ballot ended in a tie.

Benjie E. Wimberly Senator. ... Mr. Wimberly was elected to the Senate at a special convention in January 2025. He previously served in the Assembly, representing the 35 th District from 2011-2025. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, the senator has served as a special education teacher, a coach and mentor for varsity baseball and football teams ...

2 days ago · Sen. Benjie Wimberly was sworn in at the beginning of the Senate session Thursday with his family beside him. The Passaic County Democrat, who is moving to the upper chamber after seven terms in the Assembly, said he plans to tackle similar issues as he did in the Assembly, like housing, health care, and college affordability.

Benjie Wimberly was the former head coach of the Paterson Catholic High School football team in Paterson, N J. Under his leadership, the team won seven State Championships and eight league Championships.

Nov 7, 2023 · Benjie Wimberly (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 35. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on January 16, 2025. Wimberly (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Jersey General Assembly to …

Jan 17, 2025 · PATERSON — After the first tally produced a tie, Benjie Wimberly edged his longtime Assembly running mate Shavonda Sumter by one vote Thursday night, 87-86, to gain the state Senate seat...