Senator Vin Gopal ** represents **Legislative District 11 in New Jersey, covering parts of Monmouth County. Born on May 18, 1985, in Neptune, New Jersey, and raised in Freehold, he is a lifelong Monmouth County resident. Elected to the New Jersey State Senate in 2017 and re-elected in 2023 with over 60% of the vote in a competitive district, Gopal is the first South Asian American and youngest member of the NJ State Senate. He currently serves as Senate Majority Conference Leader, Majority Whip, Chair of the Senate Education Committee, and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Notable achievements include championing legislation for education aid, property tax rebates for seniors and veterans, mental health access, public safety, and support for people with disabilities, with dozens of bills signed into law. An entrepreneur, he owns businesses like Direct Development LLC and has volunteered as an EMT, with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and as founder/president of the Vin Gopal Civic Association.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University; Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University. Former Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University and current co-chair of its School of Civil Discourse.
• Political Experience:
  • New Jersey State Senator, District 11 .
  • Senate Majority Conference Leader ; Democratic Conference Chair ; Majority Whip .
  • Previous roles: Chair, Monmouth County Democrats ; Candidate for NJ General Assembly, District 11 ; Legislative Aide, Newark City Council.
  • Committee leadership: Chair, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee; Vice-Chair, Senate Transportation and Tourism Committees; Member, Senate Health Committee; Co-Chair, Legislative Manufacturing Caucus.