Chairman, New Jersey Democratic State Committee; Assemblyman, New Jersey General Assembly District 20
LeRoy J. Jones Jr. is a New Jersey state legislator and political party leader. He represents the 20th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly and serves as chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee. His district includes municipalities in Union County.
Jones previously served as mayor of Hillside and later as a member of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, now known as the Union County Board of County Commissioners. His career in public service has included municipal leadership, county government administration, and legislative service at the state level.
In 2021, Jones was elected chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, the governing body of the Democratic Party in the state. In that role, he oversees party organization, political strategy, and statewide campaign coordination while continuing to serve as a member of the state legislature.
Political Career
• Assemblyman, New Jersey General Assembly District 20 (2014-present)
• Chairman, New Jersey Democratic State Committee (2021-present)
• Freeholder, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders (2006-2014)
• Mayor, Hillside (1993-2004)
Key Policy Areas
• Economic development and job creation
• Transportation and infrastructure investment
• Public education funding
• Healthcare access and public health
• Housing and community development
• Workforce development
Notable Actions / Initiatives
• Elected chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee in 2021, overseeing statewide party operations and campaign coordination.
• Participated in legislative initiatives in the New Jersey General Assembly related to transportation funding and economic development.
• Served on the Union County governing board during a period of county infrastructure and redevelopment projects.
• As mayor of Hillside, oversaw municipal administration and local development initiatives.
Education
• St. Peter’s College (now Saint Peter’s University), B.S., Marketing
Personal
• Birth date: December 20, 1958
• Residence: Hillside, Union County, New Jersey
Democratic Party