Paul Kanitra

Paul Kanitra is an American Republican Party politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 10th legislative district, having taken office on January 9, 2024.

Paul Kanitra
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2024 Serving with Gregory P. McGuckin
Preceded by	John Catalano
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Education	Texas Christian University
Website	Legislative webpage

Biography

Kanitra has been a resident of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, and has served as the borough's mayor since his election in 2019. He graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School and attended Texas Christian University. He worked in the office of Representatives Chris Smith and Mike Ferguson.^[1]

Elective office

Kanitra and his incumbent running mate Gregory P. McGuckin defeated Democrats John Lamacchia and Emma Mammano in the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election.^[2][3]

District 10

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.^[4] The representatives from the 9th District for the 2024—2025 Legislative Session are:^[5]

• Senator James W. Holzapfel (R)
• Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R)
• Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin (R)

Electoral history

10th Legislative District General Election, 2023^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Gregory P. McGuckin (incumbent)	34,805	33.0
	Republican	Paul Kanitra	34,098	32.4
	Democratic	Emma Mammano	18,529	17.6
	Democratic	John LaMacchia	17,958	17.0
Total votes			105,390	100.0
	Republican hold
	Republican hold