USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyNew Jersey · 32nd legislative districtMember of the New Jersey Senate
Raj Mukherji
Profile
Raj Mukherji is an American politician, lawyer, and businessman serving as a member of the New Jersey Senate for the 32nd legislative district since 2024. Previously, he served five terms in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he held leadership roles including majority whip and deputy speaker. A former U.S. Marine Corps sergeant and healthcare technology CEO, Mukherji has been recognized for his prolific legislative record, including sponsoring landmark bills on bail reform, ivory commerce bans, and substance abuse recovery. He began his public service career as the youngest commissioner of the Jersey City Housing Authority and later served as deputy mayor of Jersey City.
Details
- Born
- July 15, 1984 · 41 years old
- Birth place
- Kolkata, India
- Education
- Bard College at Simon's Rock, Thomas Edison State University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Seton Hall University School of Law
- Career
- Healthcare and information technology CEO, lawyer, actor, deputy mayor of Jersey City, U.S. Marine Corps sergeant
