Stephen Sweeney | |
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![]() Sweeney in 2017 | |
114th President of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 12, 2010 – January 11, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Richard Codey |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Scutari |
Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 8, 2008 – January 12, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Kenny |
Succeeded by | Barbara Buono |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 8, 2002 – January 11, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Raymond Zane |
Succeeded by | Edward Durr |
Member of the Gloucester County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
In office January 1, 1998 – January 1, 2010 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | June 11, 1959
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patti Sweeney |
Children | 2 |
Website | Senate website Official website |
Stephen M. Sweeney (born June 11, 1959) is an American politician and labor leader who served in the New Jersey Senate from 2002 to 2022, representing the 3rd legislative district. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 114th President of the New Jersey Senate from 2010 to 2022.
A Union Ironworker by trade, Sweeney was frequently described as a political power broker in New Jersey politics and identifies as a moderate and a fiscal conservative.[1] His legislative tenure ended after he was defeated in 2021 by Republican Edward Durr in a major upset.[2] Following his defeat, Sweeney announced his candidacy in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.[3][4]