Raymond Zane
Raymond Zane | |
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| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 8, 1974 – January 8, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Turner |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Sweeney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymond John Zane July 23, 1939 Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 2024 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Democratic (before 2001) Republican (after 2001) |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph's College (BS) Rutgers University (JD) |
Raymond John Zane (July 23, 1939 – January 8, 2024) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1974 to 2002, where he represented the 3rd Legislative District. First elected in 1973 and re-elected seven times as a Democrat, Zane lost re-election in 2001 as a Republican. Zane ran for his seat as a Republican again in 2003 but ultimately dropped out. In later years, he rejoined the Democratic Party before dying on January 8, 2024, at the age of 84.