Charles W. Sandman Jr.
Charles W. Sandman Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. McGrath Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William J. Hughes |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from Cape May County | |
| In office 1956–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony J. Cafiero |
| Succeeded by | Seat eliminated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles William Sandman Jr. October 23, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1985 (aged 63) Cape May Court House, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marion L. Cooney |
| Children | 6 |
Charles William Sandman Jr. (October 23, 1921 – August 26, 1985) was an American politician who represented Cape May County in the New Jersey Senate from 1954 to 1966 and represented southern New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1975. A member of the Republican Party, Sandman ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of New Jersey thrice, losing to Wayne Dumont in 1965 and William T. Cahill in 1969. He finally received the nomination by defeating Cahill in 1973, but lost the election to Brendan Byrne in a historic landslide.