Avi Schnall
Avi Schnall | |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2024 Serving with Sean T. Kean | |
| Preceded by | Ned Thomson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 3, 1984 |
| Party | Democratic (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2022) |
| Residence(s) | Lakewood Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
Alexander "Avi" Schnall (born July 3, 1984[1]) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has represented the 30th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly since January 2024.
A Brooklyn native, Schnall moved to Lakewood Township, New Jersey, to study at Beth Medrash Govoha.[2]
New Jersey General Assembly
In the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election, incumbent Republican Sean T. Kean won re-election, while Schnall won the second seat, more than 10,000 votes ahead of Republican incumbent Ned Thomson, while Schnall's Democratic running mate Salvatore "Sal" Frascino came in a distant fourth.[3][4] Schnall's victory was described as "a major upset" in a district that had traditionally been solidly Republican, reflecting the growing Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood Township and surrounding communities.[5] Schnall was one of 27 members elected for the first time to serve in the General Assembly in 2024, more than one-third of the 80 seats.[6] Schnall was re-elected to the Assembly in 2025. [7]
Committees
Committee assignments for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:[1]
- TBD
District 30
Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly.[8] The representatives from the 30th District for the 2026–2027 Legislative Session are:[9]
- Senator Robert Singer (R)
- Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (R)
- Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D)
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sean T. Kean (incumbent) | 37,450 | 39.9 | |
| Democratic | Avi Schnall | 29,482 | 31.4 | |
| Republican | Edward H. Thomson (incumbent) | 18,076 | 19.3 | |
| Democratic | Salvatore Frascino | 8,868 | 9.4 | |
| Total votes | 93,876 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ^ a b Assemblyman Alexander "Avi" Schnall (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2026.
- ^ DiFilippo, Dana (January 2, 2024). "In Shore district, incumbent-toppling rabbi brings a fresh voice to the Assembly". New Jersey Monitor. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Connolly, John. "NJ election results 2023: State Senate, Assembly seats decided", The Record, November 9, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
- ^ Official List Candidates for General Assembly for General Election November 7, 2023, New Jersey Department of State, December 6, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Brent. "Democrats have big night in battle for N.J. Legislature", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, November 8, 2023, updated November 28, 2023. Accessed December 25, 2023. "In a major upset in the Shore’s 30th District, Democrat Avi Schnall won an Assembly seat in the longtime Republican stronghold that includes Lakewood, home to one of the East Coast’s fastest-growing Orthodox Jewish populations. Schnall, a top Orthodox leader in the township and a former Republican, ousted Republican Ned Thomson, whose two running mates — Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean — won re-election."
- ^ Wildstein, David. "37 new lawmakers take office at noon", New Jersey Globe, January 9, 2024. Accessed January 9, 2024. "The 221st New Jersey Legislature begins today, with 37 new lawmakers – nearly one-third of the legislature – being sworn in at noon. That number includes ten new Senators and 27 new members of the General Assembly."
- ^ https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/republican-kean-democrat-schnall-re-elected-in-lakewood-based-ld30/
- ^ New Jersey State Constitution 1947 (Updated Through Amendments Adopted in November, 2020): Article IV, Section II, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2026.
- ^ Legislative Roster for District 30, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2026.
- ^ "Candidates for General Assembly - For GENERAL ELECTION 11/07/2023 Election" (PDF). New Jersey Department of State. Retrieved December 6, 2023.