Melinda Kane is a Democratic Assemblywoman representing New Jersey's 6th Legislative District, which spans Burlington and Camden counties, including municipalities such as Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Voorhees, and others. A proud Gold Star mother, she lost her son, Marine LCPL Jeremy Kane, in Afghanistan on January 23, 2010—the 15th anniversary of which marked her entry into the General Assembly in 2025. She also lost her husband to cancer. Kane turned personal tragedy into public service, advocating for military families, veterans, Gold Star families, quality education, and local economies. Prior to the Assembly, she served eight years on the Cherry Hill Township Council and six years as a Camden County Commissioner, where she contributed to park expansions, crime reduction in Camden City, and veterans' affairs as liaison to the Battleship New Jersey. She holds committee seats including Assembly Appropriations and Military and Veterans' Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in Special and Elementary Education from State University of New York at Geneseo. Background in education, social work, and small business ownership; Camden County resident for over 40 years.
• Political Experience:
  • Cherry Hill Township Council .
  • Camden County Commissioner .
  • New Jersey General Assembly, District 6 , filling seat vacated by Pamela Lampitt.