John F. McKeon is a Democratic politician representing New Jersey's 27th Legislative District in the State Senate, covering areas including West Orange, Maplewood, and Madison in the western portion of Essex County. Elected to the Senate in November 2023 after defeating Republican Michael D. Byrne, he previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 to 2024, holding leadership roles such as Parliamentarian , Deputy Speaker , Majority Whip , Assistant Majority Leader , and Assistant Majority Whip . Notable achievements include authoring the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act , sponsoring the Global Warming Response Act, the Clean Renewable Energy Bill—which advanced offshore wind and energy efficiency—and the Clean Stormwater and Flood Reduction Act. He currently chairs the Judiciary Committee, vice-chairs the Environment and Solid Waste Committee, and serves on the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. McKeon served as mayor of West Orange and on its Municipal Council , and works as a senior partner at the law firm Hardin, Kundla, McKeon & Poletto in Springfield Township.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details on higher education are not detailed in available records; he is an attorney by profession, having worked as legislative counsel to Senator Richard Codey and counsel to the West Orange Board of Adjustment.
• Political Experience:
  • New Jersey State Senate, District 27
  • New Jersey General Assembly, District 27 , with various leadership positions
  • Mayor of West Orange
  • West Orange Municipal Council