Stephen Sweeney
Stephen Sweeney | |
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Sweeney in 2017 | |
| 114th President of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 12, 2010 – January 11, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Codey |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Scutari |
| Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2008 – January 12, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Kenny |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Buono |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 8, 2002 – January 11, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Zane |
| Succeeded by | Edward Durr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 11, 1959 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patti Sweeney |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | State Senate website Campaign website |
Stephen M. Sweeney (born June 11, 1959) is an American politician and labor leader who served in the New Jersey Senate from 2002 to 2022, representing the 3rd legislative district. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 114th President of the New Jersey Senate from 2010 to 2022.
A Union Ironworker by trade, Sweeney was frequently described as a political power broker in New Jersey politics and identifies as a moderate and a fiscal conservative. His legislative tenure ended after he was defeated in 2021 by Republican Edward Durr in a major upset. Following his defeat, Sweeney announced his candidacy in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election. In the June primary, he placed last with 7.2% of the vote, losing to Democratic congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.