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Current Position: US Representative of NJ District 1 since 2014
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: State Senator from 2010 – 2014
Other Positions: Chair, House Armed Services Committee’s Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee
District: Includes Camden and South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia
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Born and raised in South Jersey, Donald is an electrician by trade and a proud union member. In Congress, he is committed to improving the lives of working families by focusing on the issues that matter most to them: raising wages and strengthening our economy, ensuring affordable access to a high-quality education, and supporting the brave men and women that protect our nation and our neighborhoods.
He knows firsthand what it’s like to be a single parent having to balance work, family life and a checkbook. Donald began his career working for minimum wage, and his on-the-job experiences shape his work in Congress. Donald has been a fierce advocate for raising wages for workers, leading the House of Representatives to pass legislation that would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025.
When construction work was slow or he was injured on the job, he was thankful for unemployment and disability insurance and knows what it is like to rely on these important resources. Since then, Donald has fought to lower prescription drug prices and ensure that everyone has access to affordable, quality healthcare, so that no one is forced to choose between putting dinner on the table or taking their medication.
Donald spent his career as an electrician connecting power to New Jersey businesses and industrial sites. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a business agent for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351, as well as President of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO, where he advocated on behalf of thousands of hardworking men and women for nearly 20 years.
As a graduate of both Camden County College and a Registered Apprenticeship program, Donald knows we need to advance job-training programs in America, and he also understands the value of a good education that doesn’t break the bank. As a former apprentice himself, Donald led the House in passing the National Apprenticeship Act, expanding access to skills training and connecting workers with stable, good-paying jobs. As a member of the New Jersey Legislature, he played a key role in historic higher education reforms that established New Jersey as a medical education and research hub.
As a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, Donald is working to raise wages, protect the middle class, strengthen workplace protections and achieve equal pay and paid leave for those raising families. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairs HASC’s Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL). Here, he focuses on protecting our national security, supporting service members and veterans and strengthening New Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is set to receive a new fleet of KC-46 air refueling tankers – an effort pushed for by Donald. He also serves on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, where he promotes research and development of clean energy technologies to fight for climate justice and create good-paying jobs.
Donald serves as the Vice Chair and Liaison to Labor for the Congressional Progressive Caucus. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed him to be the Parliamentarian for the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, and he was one of four House Democrats appointed to the Joint Select Committee on Multiemployer Pensions to work on solutions for America’s retirement security crisis. He is also the co-founder of the Labor Caucus and the Building Trades Caucus, as well as Vice-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Addiction Task Force.
Donald and his wife Andrea live in Camden City and are the proud parents of three adult children and grandparents of two.
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Full Name: Donald W. Norcross
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Andrea; 3 Children: Donald Jr., Corey, Greg
Birth Date: 12/13/1958
Birth Place: Camden, NJ
Home City: Camden City, NJ
Religion: Lutheran
Source: AS, Criminal Justice, Camden County College, 1979 Representative, United States House of Representatives, New Jersey, District 1, 2014-present Assistant Whip, Democratic Leadership Team, United States House of Representatives Candidate, United States Congress, District 1, 2022 Candidate, United States House of Representatives, New Jersey, District 1, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 Senator, New Jersey State Senate, District 5, 2010-2014 Candidate, New Jersey State Senate, District 5, 2011, 2013 Assembly Member, New Jersey State Assembly, District 5, 2010 Candidate, New Jersey State Assembly, District 5, 2009 Camden Office Cherry Hill Office Washington, DC Office Email: Government Source: none Go to this wikipedia section in this post Source: Open Secrets As the father of a veteran, supporting our men and women in uniform is personal for Congressman Norcross. He believes we must give our service members the tools and resources they need to complete their mission and continue to support them after their service. Serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Norcross is fighting to ensure our military is ready to meet any challenge, at home or abroad. Congressman Norcross was selected by his colleagues to chair the House Armed Services Committee’s Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee and to serve on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. As an IBEW electrician, Congressman Norcross saw firsthand how the enforcement of workplace protections, wage rules, and pension laws can change – and even save – lives. Serving on Education and Labor Committee, he’s making it his mission to improve workplace conditions and raise wages for America’s workers. Congressman Norcross was appointed to the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. On the Science, Space, & Technology Committee, Norcross is fighting for environmental justice, securing America’s spot as a leader in space exploration and promoting scientific research to solve our biggest challenges. Congressman Norcross was appointed to the Energy Subcommittee and the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. Source: Government page Source: Government page Source: Wikipedia Donald W. Norcross (born December 13, 1958) is an American politician and labor leader who is the U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 1st congressional district in South Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, Norcross was first elected to this congressional seat in 2014, following the resignation of Rob Andrews. His district covers much of the New Jersey side of the Philadelphia metro area, including Camden, Cherry Hill, Lindenwold, and Glassboro. Before entering electoral politics, Norcross was involved in the leadership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351 and was president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. He was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 2009, but shortly after his term began in January 2010, he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the New Jersey State Senate, where he remained until his election to the House of Representatives. For the 117th United States Congress, Norcross is a member of the committees on Armed Services as well as Education and Labor. He is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the New Democrat Coalition, and is a founding member of the Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus. Norcross was born on December 13, 1958, in Camden,[1] the son of George E. Norcross Jr. and the brother of George E. Norcross III and John C. Norcross. He and his three brothers were raised in Pennsauken Township. He graduated from Camden County College with a degree in criminal justice, and attended Rutgers University-Camden.[2] He was raised in the Lutheran faith.[3][4][5] In 1980, Norcross served as an apprentice in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, eventually becoming assistant business manager of the IBEW Local 351.[6] A former president of the Southern New Jersey Building Trades Council, he served as president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council for 16 years.[7] Norcross and his running mate, Camden City Council President Angel Fuentes, were elected to the Assembly in 2009 after Democratic incumbents Nilsa Cruz-Perez and Joseph J. Roberts both retired. Shortly thereafter, Norcross was appointed to the Senate seat vacated by Dana Redd, who was elected mayor of Camden. Norcross won the Senate special election in 2010 to finish out the term, then was reelected to the New Jersey Senate in 2011 and 2013.[7][8] On February 4, 2014, South Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews announced he would resign from Congress by the end of the month, and he did so on February 18.[9] Norcross announced his candidacy on February 5, and within a week, he was endorsed by every New Jersey congressional Democrat, State Senate President Stephen Sweeney, General Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Mayor of Camden Dana Redd, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, and former Governor Jim Florio (who represented the 1st from 1975 to 1990).[8] Norcross won the Democratic primary—the real contest in what has long been the only safe Democratic district in South Jersey[citation needed]—with 72% of the vote. He ran in two elections on November 4: a special election for the balance of Andrews’s term, and a regular election for a full two-year term. He easily won both over Republican challenger Garry Cobb. He was sworn in on November 12 by House Speaker John Boehner. Since he was added to the House roll on that date, he gained more seniority than other members of the House freshman class of 2014. Soon after his election, Norcross was appointed assistant whip, a role he reprised after his 2016 reelection.[10] He now serves in a number of leadership roles in the Democratic Caucus, including co-chair of the Rebuilding America Task Force,[11] member of the Steering and Policy Committee,[12] and member of the Communications Committee.[13] He is also the co-founder of the Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus[14] and vice chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic,[15] and was appointed to the Joint Select Committee on Pension Security.[16] In 2020, Norcross was mentioned as a possible candidate for secretary of labor under President Joe Biden.[17][18] On June 24, 2021, during a remote United States House Committee on Education and Labor meeting over Zoom with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Representative Bob Good was questioning Cardona when someone interrupted by shouting “racist!”, while Norcross’s name flashed on the screen, leading participants to believe that Norcross made the remark; a later report from Fox News explicitly attributed the outburst to Norcross. A letter signed by every Republican member of the committee demanded an apology from Committee Chairman Bobby Scott for what they considered a “slander” and a “smear” against Good. Scott responded by calling the outburst “inappropriate” and “out of order”. Norcross did not publicly address the incident.[19][20] Norcross is married to Andrea Doran, an echocardiographer. They have two children. Norcross also has a child by his first wife, Nancy.[2][7] His brother George is a New Jersey Democratic leader and businessman, who is currently facing charges for allegedly leading a criminal enterprise involving extortion and the misuse of a state tax incentive program, benefiting his businesses while threatening competitors.[30] He has two other brothers, attorney Philip A. Norcross and John, a psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Scranton. Norcross lives in Camden.[31] Education
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New Jersey’s 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The district, which includes Camden and South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, has been represented by Democrat Donald Norcross since November 2014. It is among the most reliably Democratic districts in New Jersey, as it is mainly made up of Democratic-dominated Camden County.Wikipedia
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Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Donald W. Norcross (incumbent) 28,801 65.7 Republican Harry E. Trout 15,041 34.3 Democratic hold Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Donald W. Norcross (incumbent) 17,712 56.8 Republican Keith Walker 13,444 43.2 Democratic hold U.S. House of Representatives
Year Democratic Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct 3rd Party Party Votes Pct 3rd Party Party Votes Pct 3rd Party Party Votes Pct Notes 2014[34] Donald Norcross 93,315 57.4 Garry Cobb 64,073 39.4 Scot John Tomaszewski Independent 1,784 0.9 Robert Shapiro Independent 1,384 0.7 Margaret M. Chapman Independent 1,134 0.7 [a] 2016[35] Donald Norcross 183,231 60.0 Bob Patterson 112,388 36.8 Scot John Tomaszewski Independent 5,473 1.8 William F. Sihr IV Libertarian 2,410 0.8 Michael Berman Independent 1,971 0.7 2018[36] Donald Norcross 169,628 64.4 Paul E. Dilks 87,617 33.3 Robert Shapiro Libertarian 2,821 1.1 Paul Hamlin Independent 2,368 0.9 Mohammad Kabir Independent 984 0.4 2020[37] Donald Norcross 240,567 62.5 Claire Gustafson 144,463 37.5 2022[38] Donald Norcross 139,559 62.3 Claire Gustafson 78,794 35.2 Patricia Kline Independent 3,343 1.5 Isaiah Fletcher Libertarian 1,546 0.7 Allen Cannon Independent 642 0.3 Notes
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