Erik Peterson

Erik Peterson REPRepublican

Government Official, District 23

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Erik PetersonREPRepublican Government Official, District 23
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Erik C. Peterson (born March 8, 1966) is an American Republican Party politician who represents the 23rd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. Peterson, who previously served on the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, replaced Assemblyman Michael J. Doherty, who was elected to the New Jersey Senate. He was sworn in on December 7, 2009, to fill Doherty's vacant Assembly seat.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
North Carolina State University
bachelor's degree business management
Cherry Hill High School East
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Past Positions1 - 12 of 12
Minority Parliamentarian
New Jersey State General Assembly
2020 - Current
Assistant Republican Whip
New Jersey State General Assembly
2014 - 2020
Policy Co-Chair
New Jersey State General Assembly
2012 - 2013
Assembly Member
New Jersey State General Assembly
2009 - Current
Freeholder
Hunterdon County Board of Freeholders
2006 - 2009
Director
Hunterdon County Board of Freeholders
2008
Deputy Director
Hunterdon County Board of Freeholders
2007
Owner
Pep Title Agency
Current
Attorney
Law Office of Erik C. Peterson Limited Liability Company
2004 - Current
Partner
Large, Scammell and Danzinger Limited Liability Company
2000 - 2003
Partner
Gordon and Peterson Limited Liability Company
1998 - 1999
Manager
Beneficial Management Corporation
1988 - 1993
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Member
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
Current
Member
Hunterdon County Bar Association
Current
Member
Board of Directors, United Way of Hunterdon County
Current
Member
Milford Lions Club
Current
Volunteer Swim Coach
Hunterdon Young Male's Christian Association
2000 - 2003
President
Hunterdon County Young Republicans
1991 - 1993
Former President
Milford Lions Club
Former Trustee
Pedals for Progress
Member
Law and Public Safety Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
2023 - Current
Member
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
2023 - Current
Former Member
Judiciary Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Member
Health and Senior Services Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
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