Chigozie Onyema

Candidate for New Jersey General Assembly, District 28 (Democratic). The election is November 2, 2027 (expected).

Running for this seat

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Background

Assemblyman; senior director, PolicyLink

Has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2026 and serves on the Commerce and Economic Development, Consumer Affairs, and Transportation and Independent Authorities committees. He is a senior director at PolicyLink. He holds an A.A. from Essex County College, a B.A. from Howard University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Holds this office now.

In their own words

  • "Making Housing Affordable for Working Families"
  • "In the State Assembly, he will boost affordable housing investments, expand tenant protections, and support community ownership models that build wealth and prevent displacement."
  • "Protecting & Investing in Our Future"
  • "Reimagining Public Safety"
  • "Investing in Reliable Transportation & Infrastructure"

From the candidate's own campaign materials.

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