Sussex County’s Oroho Chosen As NJ Senate Republican Leader

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey State Sen. Steven Oroho, R-24th Dist., was selected during a caucus meeting on Thursday to be the Senate Republicans' next leader beginning in January.

Oroho was re-elected to his seat in this past Tuesday night's General Election, declared the winner overnight by the Associated Press over his Democratic opponent Frederick Cook, along with incumbent Assemblymen from his district, Parker Space and Harold “Hal” Wirths.

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“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve my colleagues in this new role as Senate Republicans work to get New Jersey back on track,” said Oroho. We’ll work tirelessly to ensure that government respects people’s rights, addresses their concerns, and makes living in the Garden State more affordable for everyone.”

Having been led by Sen. Tom Kean Jr., R-21st Dist., since 2008, Kean decided not to run again and is focusing on his Congressional run.

Kean offered his congratulations to Oroho on Twitter and in a news release, stating Oroho's "steady hand will lead a unified and invigorated Senate Republican team into the legislative session in January."

It is my honor to be succeeded by Senator Oroho, whose steady hand will lead a unified and invigorated Senate Republican team into the new legislative session in January.https://t.co/DIu1JBZAVk
— Senator Tom Kean (@tomkean) November 4, 2021

Oroho received other mentions on social media from throughout the state, among them Councilman Mike Inganamort of Chester Township, who described him as a “salt of the Earth guy” who “pounds away for common sense" and who “studies each state budget in excruciating detail."

The Senate Republican Leadership team for the 220th legislature, according to a news release, additionally includes:

• Senator Robert Singer (R-30) – Deputy Leader and Ranking Member of Health Committee
• Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) – Deputy Leader
• Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) – Conference Leader
• Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) – Deputy Conference Leader
• Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) – Whip
• Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) – Budget Officer
• Senator Michael Doherty (R-23) – Ranking Member of Judiciary Committee

“Our new caucus leadership team is energized to take up the fight for New Jerseyans,” Oroho said of the group. “We’re ready to be the voice of reason in Trenton that people deserve.”

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