U.S. Representative, NJ-01
Donald Norcross was born in Camden, New Jersey, in 1948. He began his career as an electrician and became active in organized labor. He served as president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, and as president of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351. He also served on the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Norcross entered the New Jersey Legislature in 2009 when he was elected to the General Assembly. He moved to the State Senate in 2010 representing the 5th Legislative District. He served in the Senate until 2014.
In 2014, longtime Congressman Rob Andrews resigned from New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District seat. Norcross won the special election to replace Andrews, taking office in November 2014. He has been re-elected to the seat multiple times, representing a district that includes Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties.
Norcross comes from a prominent South Jersey political family. His brother George Norcross is a businessman and highly influential state Democratic Party figure.
• Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders
• New Jersey General Assembly (2009–2010)
• New Jersey Senate, District 5 (2010–2014)
• U.S. Representative, NJ-01 (2014–present)
• Labor rights and union protections
• Workforce development and apprenticeships
• Healthcare access
• Veterans affairs
• Economic development in South Jersey
• Education and vocational training
• Succeeded Rob Andrews as representative for NJ-01 in 2014 special election
• Authored legislation supporting registered apprenticeships and career technical education
• Served as chair of House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
• Supported raising federal minimum wage to $15 per hour
• Advocated for South Jersey infrastructure projects including Port of Camden improvements
• Camden County College (attended)
• IBEW Local 351 Apprenticeship Program
• Birth date: December 14, 1948
• Residence: Camden, New Jersey
Democratic Party
