Senator Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is a Republican representing New Jersey's 9th Legislative District in the State Senate, serving since 2024. A long-time public servant from Ocean County, he previously served as Mayor of Berkeley Township from 2012 to 2023, Berkeley Township Councilman from 2006 to 2011, Central Regional Board of Education from 2000 to 2005, and Berkeley Township Board of Education from 1993 to 2000. Notable achievements include three decades in elected office, reelections as mayor in 2015 and 2019, and roles such as 3rd District Alternate Delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention, Republican National Committee Sustaining Member, New Jersey Republican State Committee Sustaining Member, and Ocean County Republican County Committeeman . He was sworn in as state senator on January 9, 2024, during the reorganization of the 221st New Jersey Legislature.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Central Regional High School

- Ocean County College

Political Experience:

- Berkeley Township Board of Education

- Central Regional Board of Education

- Berkeley Township Council, Ward 2

- Mayor of Berkeley Township

- New Jersey State Senate, District 9