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Troy Singleton
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Democratic Party

New Jersey State Senate District 7
Tenure

2018 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

7

Prior offices
New Jersey General Assembly District 7

Compensation

Base salary

$49,000/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Rowan University

Contact

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Troy Singleton (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Jersey State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends on January 11, 2028.

Singleton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Jersey State Senate to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Singleton earned his B.S. in business administration with a specialization in finance from Rowan University. His professional experience includes serving as the assistant to the executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters.[1]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at:[email protected].

2023-2024

Singleton was assigned to the following committees:

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2020-2021

Singleton was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Singleton was assigned to the following committees:

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2016 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Singleton served on the following committees:

New Jersey committee assignments, 2016
• State and Local Government, Chair
• Education, Vice-Chair
• Budget

2015 legislative session

In the 2015 legislative session, Singleton served on the following committees:

2014 legislative session

In the 2014 legislative session, Singleton served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2023

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Incumbent Troy Singleton defeated James Fazzone in the general election for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Troy Singleton (D)
 
67.7
 
33,711
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James Fazzone (R)
 
32.3
 
16,060

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 49,771
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Incumbent Troy Singleton advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on June 6, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Troy Singleton
 
100.0
 
12,744

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Total votes: 12,744
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7

James Fazzone advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on June 6, 2023.

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James Fazzone
 
100.0
 
4,227

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,227
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Endorsements

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2021

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2021

General election

General election for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Incumbent Troy Singleton defeated Michelle Arnold in the general election for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Troy Singleton (D)
 
62.3
 
46,619
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Michelle Arnold (R)
 
37.7
 
28,226

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Total votes: 74,845
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Incumbent Troy Singleton advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on June 8, 2021.

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Votes
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Troy Singleton
 
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14,694

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 14,694
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Michelle Arnold advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on June 8, 2021.

Candidate
%
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Michelle Arnold
 
100.0
 
6,571

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,571
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2017

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2017

General election

Elections for the New Jersey State Senate took place in 2017. All 40 seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 6, 2017. The filing deadline for the primary election was April 3, 2017.[2][3] Troy Singleton (D) defeated John Browne (R) in the New Jersey State Senate District 7 general election.[4][5]

New Jersey State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2017
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Troy Singleton 65.71% 40,685
     Republican John Browne 34.29% 21,229
Total Votes 61,914
Source: New Jersey Department of State

Races we watched

Ballotpedia identified five races to watch in the New Jersey State Senate 2017 elections: four Democratic seats and one Republican seat. Based on analysis of these districts' electoral histories, these races had the potential to be more competitive than other races and could possibly have led to shifts in a chamber's partisan balance.

This district was a Race to Watch because the presidential candidate opposite of the incumbent's party won the district in the 2016 elections, and the incumbent did not file to run for re-election. Incumbent Diane Allen (R) won re-election in 2013 by 20.9 points. She did not file to run for re-election in 2017, making the seat one of five open seats in the New Jersey State Senate 2017 elections. District 7 was one of 28 New Jersey state legislative districts that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in the 2016 presidential election. Clinton carried District 7 by almost 26.6 points, a 47.5 point swing from Allen's margin of victory in 2013. Democrat Barack Obama won the seat in the 2012 presidential election by 28.4 points. As of 2017, District 7 covered Burlington County.

Democratic primary election

Troy Singleton ran unopposed in the New Jersey State Senate District 7 Democratic primary election.[6]

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New Jersey State Senate, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2017
Candidate
Green check mark transparent.png Troy Singleton
Source: New Jersey Department of State

Republican primary election

Rob Prisco ran unopposed in the New Jersey State Senate District 7 Republican primary election.[6]

Ballotpedia will publish vote totals here after they become available.
New Jersey State Senate, District 7 Republican Primary, 2017
Candidate
Green check mark transparent.png Rob Prisco
Source: New Jersey Department of State

2015

See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2015

Elections for the New Jersey General Assembly took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 2, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2015.[7] Since the general assembly uses multi-member districts, the top two candidates from each party in the primaries advanced to the general election. Incumbent Herbert Conaway, Jr. and incumbent Troy Singleton were bracketed together and were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Bill Conley and Rob Prisco were bracketed together and were unopposed in the Republican primary. Conaway and Singleton defeated Conley and Prisco in the general election.[8][9][10][11][12]

New Jersey General Assembly, District 7 General Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngHerbert Conaway Incumbent 31% 22,559
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTroy Singleton Incumbent 30.3% 22,056
     Republican Bill Conley 19.6% 14,272
     Republican Rob Prisco 19.2% 13,949
Total Votes 72,836

2013

See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2013

Singleton won re-election in the 2013 election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7. Singleton was bracketed with Herbert Conaway Jr.. He was unopposed in the June 4 Democratic primary. He and incumbent Herbert Conaway Jr. (D) defeated Jeff Banasz (R) and Anthony Ogozalek (R) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[13][14][15][16]

New Jersey General Assembly, District 7 General Election, 2013
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngHerbert Conaway, Jr. Incumbent 28% 34,978
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTroy Singleton Incumbent 27.8% 34,772
     Republican Anthony Ogozalek 22.4% 27,991
     Republican Jeff Banasz 21.8% 27,233
Total Votes 124,974

Endorsements

In 2013, Singleton’s endorsements included the following:[17] [18]

  • The New Jersey AFL-CIO
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey

2011

See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2011

Singleton won election to District 7 of the New Jersey General Assembly in 2011. Singleton and incumbent Herb Conaway ran unopposed in the June 7 Democratic primary. Ken Gordon also sought the Democratic Party nomination but dropped out in late April.[19] Joseph Malone, III and Christopher Halgas ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[20]Singleton and Herb Conaway (D) defeated Republican's Christopher Halgas and James Keenan in the general election.

New Jersey General Assembly District 7 General Election, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngHerb Conaway Incumbent 26.2% 23,908
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTroy Singleton Incumbent 25.6% 23,403
     Republican James Keenan 24.3% 22,144
     Republican Christopher Halgas 23.9% 21,828
Total Votes 91,283

Endorsements

In 2011, Singleton’s endorsements included the following:[21]

Campaign themes

2023

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2021

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2017

Singleton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Economy/jobs

  • Troy has led the way in helping small businesses get the support they need to hire new workers and make investments in new technology. He is working to attract new, high-tech companies to South Jersey that will create good jobs with benefits. Troy supports expanding tax incentives for small businesses to make South Jersey an industry leader in clean energy research and development – increasing solar panel installation and manufacturing of wind turbines in New Jersey, instead of sending jobs overseas.

Gun Control

  • Troy understands that illegal gun sales and weapons trafficking are the real problems in our communities. That’s why Troy has authored a number of laws to keep our neighborhoods safe while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens -- including mandating that felons serving prison sentences for gun crimes don’t get released early, and requiring the automatic forfeiture of any cars used in the illegal trafficking of weapons.

Education

  • A father of three, Troy is committed to improving education for all children regardless of where they live in our state. Troy has fought to make sure our tax dollars reach classrooms by eliminating perks for school administrators and bureaucrats and has voted to provide much-needed funding for upgrading our public schools -- lifting that burden off the shoulders of local property taxpayers -- and has made it his goal in the Legislature to ensure top-notch education availability for New Jersey’s children remains a top priority for all lawmakers.

Veterans

  • Troy's grandfather fought for our nation in World War II, and Troy proudly carries on his family’s tradition of honoring and respecting the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans. He has written legislation to help ease the transition of soldiers returning to civilian life, including the “Helmets to Hardhats” program which is expanding job and educational opportunities for returning service men and women. Troy remains committed to ensuring our returning veterans have access to good jobs and vital job training.

Standing up for Women

  • Troy is standing up for New Jersey's women, leading the fight to preserve funding for women’s health care services including funding for mammograms, cancer screenings and pre-natal care. Without Singleton’s work, many local women’s health care facilities would be forced to close their doors forever, denying 40,000 women crucial life-saving medical care. And Troy supported state legislation to end workplace discrimination and ensure equal pay for women.[22]
 ”
—Troy Singleton[23]

2013

Singleton's campaign website listed five major campaign themes:[1]

“
  • Strengthening Our Children's Educational Foundation
Excerpt: The educational foundation that we lay for our children should be steeped in the principle that every child, regardless of zip code, should have the tools necessary to succeed. I am committed to enacting common sense education reforms that support good teachers and allow us to provide the appropriate education that all New Jersey children deserve.
  • Higher Education and Workforce Development Opportunities
Excerpt: Whether it's at the state, national or local level we must sharpen our competitive edge and create new opportunities for working-class families to get ahead. This can't be done in a vacuum. It needs to be a concerted effort that focuses on everything from training our workforce to incentivizing private investment.
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Excerpt: It is incumbent upon us as policy makers to create an environment that nurtures promising industries, gives entrepreneurs the skills and capital to create jobs, and allows New Jersey companies to compete both regionally and globally. I strongly believe that by promoting innovation and nurturing the free exchange of ideas, we make our society as a whole better.
  • Regional Development Through Sound Infrastructure Investments
Excerpt: Infrastructure investments have long been an economic engine for our country. Building American roads, bridges and rail lines helped pull us out of the Great Depression, and revived our stalled economy. It's time to return to that notion that if we commit the resources necessary we can put New Jerseyans back to work and strengthen our transportation and infrastructure networks for the long-term safety and productivity of our state.
  • Making Business Growth in New Jersey Easier
Excerpt: Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and employ nearly half of our entire workforce. Eliminating burdensome regulations and putting in place common sense measures to alleviate the bureaucracy businesses must navigate will ensure that business in our state can thrive. I am actively engaged in our business community to hear your concerns and create policies that foster the best possible atmosphere for job creation.[22]
 ”

Campaign finance summary

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Troy Singleton campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2023New Jersey State Senate District 7Won general$670,295 $0
2021New Jersey State Senate District 7Won general$958,458 $0
2017New Jersey State Senate District 7Won general$663,707 N/A**
2013New Jersey General Assembly, District 7Won $857,363 N/A**
2011New Jersey General Assembly, District 7Won $1,152,556 N/A**
Grand total$4,302,379 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Singleton and his wife, Megan, have three children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Troy Singleton Official Campaign Website, "About Troy," accessed April 10, 2014 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "official" defined multiple times with different content
    2. ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State, "2017 Primary Election Timeline," accessed March 21, 2017
    3. ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official List, Candidate for State Senate for Primary Election, June 6, 2017," accessed April 13, 2017
    4. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Candidates for State Senate for General Election 11/07/2017 Election," accessed September 14, 2017
    5. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2017 official general election results," accessed November 30, 2017
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 New Jersey Department of State, "Official Primary Results: State Senate," accessed July 14, 2017
    7. ↑ New Jersey Department of Elections, "2015 Primary Election Timeline," accessed February 2, 2015
    8. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official candidate list for June 2 primary," accessed May 22, 2015
    9. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 3, 2015
    10. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official list for candidate for General Assembly," accessed August 10, 2015
    11. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official primary results for General Assembly," accessed August 10, 2015
    12. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official general election results for General Assembly," accessed December 7, 2015
    13. ↑ New Jersey Department of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed July 26, 2013
    14. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official general election candidates," September 9, 2013
    15. ↑ Associated Press, "New Jersey - Summary Vote Results," November 6, 2013
    16. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2013 Official General Election results," accessed December 6, 2013
    17. ↑ PolitickerNJ.com, "AFL-CIO endorses candidates for elections," accessed September 4, 2013
    18. ↑ Planned Parenthood NJ "Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey Announces Endorsements in State Elections," accessed September 5, 2013
    19. ↑ Burlington County Times, "Gordon no longer pursuing Assembly," April 26, 2011
    20. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2011 Official General Assembly Primary Candidate List," accessed April 10, 2014
    21. ↑ Politicker NJ, "2011 AFL-CIO endorsed candidates," accessed August 5, 2011
    22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    23. ↑ Troy Singleton, "Issues," accessed August 14, 2017

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