Parker Space

Parker Space is a Republican politician from New Jersey who has represented the 24th Legislative District in the state Senate since January 2024. Born on December 4, 1968, Space is a lifelong resident of Sussex County with deep roots in the region—his family has farmed there for eight generations.

Space is the owner and operator of Space Farms Zoo and Museum, a prominent institution in northwest New Jersey that has been in operation since 1927. Beyond his business ventures, he has maintained strong ties to his community through volunteer service, having been a volunteer firefighter with the Wantage Fire Department since 1989 and serving as fire chief from 2001 to 2002.

Space resides in Wantage with his wife and three children.

Education

Space attended High Point High School for his secondary education.

Political Experience

Space's public service career spans multiple levels of local and state government:

• New Jersey State Senate : Represents the 24th Legislative District
• New Jersey General Assembly : Represented the 24th District for a decade before his election to the Senate
• Sussex County Board of Freeholders
• Wantage Township Committee : Served as Deputy Mayor and Mayor

During his time in the General Assembly, Space served as Deputy Republican Whip from 2021 to 2024, indicating his standing within Republican leadership in the legislature.