Christian E. Barranco is a Republican Assembly Member representing New Jersey's 25th Legislative District. Born and raised in Paterson as a first-generation American, he lives in Jefferson Township with his wife Pauline and their three children: Natalia, Simone, and Emilio. A journeyman electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 102 since 2003, he has worked as a project manager on industrial and energy infrastructure projects for companies including McPhee Electric and Beach Electric Company .

Education and Political Experience

Barranco's educational background is not detailed in available records; his career highlights emphasize trade expertise over formal academia. Politically, he served as a Pompton Lakes Borough councilman from 2017 to 2019. He joined the New Jersey General Assembly in 2022 after winning a 2021 Republican primary against Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce in the neighboring 26th district; redistricting moved him to the 25th district ahead of 2023 elections. Notable positions include Assistant Conference Leader since January 2024, member of the GOP Energy Task Force, and the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee. He founded the New Jersey Rough Riders Society PAC in 2011 and later launched the Square Deal for NJ weblog. Additional roles: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America executive board and New Jersey Organization for Economic Growth board of directors in Morris County . In recent elections, he was in a close race for re-election in LD25.