John F. McKeon
Profile
John F. McKeon is an American politician currently serving as a member of the New Jersey Senate representing the 27th Legislative District. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 to 2024, holding various leadership roles including Parliamentarian and Deputy Speaker. Before his tenure in the state legislature, McKeon served as the mayor of West Orange, New Jersey, from 1998 to 2010. Throughout his career, he has focused on legislative initiatives such as medical malpractice insurance reform, anti-harassment policies in schools, and environmental protection. He is also a practicing attorney and senior partner at a law firm in Springfield Township.
Details
- Born
- June 3, 1958 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Montclair, New Jersey
- Education
- Muhlenberg College (B.A.), Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D.)
- Career
- Attorney, judicial clerk, legislative aide, mayor of West Orange


