Jon M. Bramnick is a Republican state senator representing District 21 in the New Jersey State Senate, a position he has held since 2022. Born on February 24, 1953, in Plainfield, New Jersey, he resides in Westfield with his wife, Patricia, and their two children, Brent and Abigail. A civil trial attorney, Bramnick owns his own law firm and has been recognized for bipartisan leadership, including passing tax cuts such as the elimination of the "death tax" and taxes on pension income for seniors. Notable achievements include the Legislator of the Year Award from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce , induction into the Plainfield High School Hall of Fame , and the Professional Attorney of the Year from the Union County Bar Association . He ran as a candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.A. in Political Science and Government, Syracuse University ; Member, Phi Beta Kappa.

- J.D., Hofstra University School of Law .

Political Experience:

- City of Plainfield Council Member .

- New Jersey State General Assembly, District 21 , with leadership roles including:

- Assistant Whip .

- Republican Whip .

- Assembly Republican Conference Leader .

- Republican Leader .

- New Jersey State Senate, District 21 .