Alexander “Avi” Schnall is a Democratic Assembly Member representing New Jersey's 30th Legislative District, which includes parts of Monmouth and Ocean Counties . Born on July 3, 1984, in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Lakewood Township, New Jersey, to study at Beth Medrash Govoha. He serves as Deputy Democratic Whip and is noted for his socially conservative positions within the Democratic Party, particularly on education issues like school vouchers. Schnall was first elected in 2023, sworn in on January 9, 2024, and re-elected in 2025 alongside Republican Sean Kean, maintaining a split delegation for the district.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Talmudic Law from Talmudic Yeshiva of Philadelphia; Master's Degree in Talmudic Law from Beth Medrash Govoha.
• Occupation: Director of Federal Education Affairs for Agudath Israel of America.
• Political Experience:
  • New Jersey General Assembly, District 30 .
  • Committee Assignments: Assembly Committee on Education; Assembly Committee on State and Local Government.
  • Leadership Role: Deputy Whip .
  • Notable: Works closely with district leadership like the Lakewood Vaad on budget votes; holds a key seat on the Education Committee reflecting district priorities.