Maureen Rowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| Assuming office January 13, 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Claire Swift |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Maureen Rowan is an American Democratic Party politician who is a member-elect of the New Jersey General Assembly,representing the state's 2nd District. She was first elected in 2025,defeating incumbent Claire Swift. [1] A retired attorney living in Atlantic City,she will serve 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 knock off a Republican incumbent in 2025 and the third woman (and first female Democrat) to ever represent the district in the New Jersey Legislature. [1]
| 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% | ||