Maureen Rowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2026 Serving with Don Guardian | |
| Preceded by | Claire Swift |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Website | Legislative webpage |
Maureen Rowan is an American Democratic Party politician who has represented the 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office in January 2026.
Elective Office
She was first elected in 2025, defeating incumbent Claire Swift.[1] A retired attorney living in Atlantic City, she serves alongside Don Guardian, a Republican, making the district just one of three in the state with both Democratic and Republican assembly members.[2]
The 2nd District, which includes most of Atlantic County, has a strong Democratic edge in party affiliation.[3] Her victory made her one of four Democratic challengers to unseat a Republican incumbent in 2025 and the third woman (and first female Democrat) to ever represent the district in the New Jersey Legislature.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Guardian (incumbent) | 39,902 | 25.4% | |
| Democratic | Maureen Rowan | 39,444 | 25.1% | |
| Democratic | Joanne Famularo | 39,253 | 25.0% | |
| Republican | Claire Swift (incumbent) | 38,601 | 24.6% | |
| Total votes | 157,200 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (November 13, 2025). "Democrat Maureen Rowan ousts GOP lawmaker in Atlantic County district". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 6, 2025). "Guardian wins re-election, Democrats likely to pick up second seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "NJ Voters Guide: 2nd Legislative District", NJ Spotlight News. Accessed November 16, 2025. "New Jersey’s 2nd Legislative District covers part of the southeast coast of the state. It covers a majority of Atlantic County... The district is currently represented by Republicans, although registered Democrats outnumber them: 36% of registrants are Democrats, versus 29% Republicans."
External links
- Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan (D), New Jersey Legislature
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