Barbara McCann Stamato is a Democratic politician who represented New Jersey's 31st Legislative District in the General Assembly from 2024 to 2026. A lifelong resident of Jersey City, she is the youngest of five children born to Roy and Betty McCann. She served on the New Jersey Democratic State Committee and Democratic organizations in Hudson County and Jersey City. Previously, she worked as an aide to Assembly members Louis Manzo and Caridad Rodriguez, and in the office of Jersey City council member Yousef J. Saleh. Elected in 2023 alongside William Sampson, defeating Republicans and independents, she was one of 27 first-time Assembly members. She lost her 2025 Democratic primary to incumbents supported by the Hudson County Democratic Organization. Notable positions include service in the 2024-2025 session alongside Senator Angela V. McKnight and Assemblyman William Sampson.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details on formal education are not detailed in available records.
• Political Experience:
  • Aide to NJ General Assembly members Louis Manzo and Caridad Rodriguez.
  • Staff in Jersey City Council member Yousef J. Saleh's office.
  • Member, New Jersey Democratic State Committee.
  • Member, Hudson County and Jersey City Democratic organizations.
  • NJ General Assembly, 31st District .