Preceded by Robert E. Littell Role Politician | Website Legislative web page Name Steve Oroho | |
Born July 26, 1958 (age 66) ( 1958-07-26 ) Alma mater Saint Francis University (B.S.) Occupation Certified financial planner Residence Franklin, New Jersey, United States | ||
Education Saint Francis University | ||
Steve Oroho Senate 2013 91813
Steven V. Oroho (born July 26, 1958) is an American Republican Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey Senate since January 8, 2008, where he represents the 24th Legislative District.
Contents
- Steve Oroho Senate 2013 91813
- A gas tax for New Jersey Senator Orohos proposal explained
- Political career and positions
- District 24
- Background
- References
A gas tax for New Jersey? Senator Oroho's proposal explained
Political career and positions
Oroho announced in 2007 that he would seek the Republican nomination for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Robert Littell. With Littell's endorsement, he ran in a competitive primary against Assemblyman Guy Gregg. Oroho out-raised Gregg during the primary campaign, but both candidates spent about equally. Oroho sought to portray himself as a small government conservative during the campaign. Oroho won the hard-fought primary and then easily won the general election in the heavily Republican 24th district.
In 2008, he was an early supporter of John McCain in the 2008 United States presidential election.
Oroho opposes same-sex marriage and has been the senate sponsor of legislation that would allow a public vote in the form of a ballot question to determine whether it should be legalized or banned in New Jersey. He is the primary sponsor of that legislation in the Senate. In June 2009 he was one of seven senators to vote against putting open space bond question on the November ballot.
Oroho serves in the Senate on the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Economic Growth Committee.
He served on the Franklin Borough Council from 2001 to 2006 and on the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 2005 to 2007.
District 24
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. The other representatives from the 24th district for the 2014-2015 Legislative Session are:
Background
Oroho graduated with a B.S. degree from Saint Francis University with a major in accounting. He is a resident of Franklin.
Oroho is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as New Jersey state leader.