Jeffrey Chiesa

Jeffrey Scott Chiesa (/ˌkiːˈeɪzə/ kee-AY-zə; born June 22, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician. He was a United States Senator from New Jersey from June 10, 2013 to October 31, 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was the 59th Attorney General of New Jersey from January 10, 2012 until June 6, 2013.

Jeffrey Chiesa
United States Senator from New Jersey
In office June 10, 2013 – October 31, 2013
Appointed by	Chris Christie
Preceded by	Frank Lautenberg
Succeeded by	Cory Booker
59th Attorney General of New Jersey
In office January 10, 2012 – June 6, 2013
Governor	Chris Christie
Preceded by	Paula Dow
Succeeded by	Christopher Porrino
Personal details
Born	Jeffrey Scott Chiesa (1965-06-22) June 22, 1965 (age 60) Somerville, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jenny Sullivan
Education	Bound Brook High School University of Notre Dame (BBA) Catholic University of America (JD)

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced on June 6, 2013 that he would appoint Chiesa to the United States Senate seat that was left empty by the death of Democrat Senator Frank Lautenberg^[1] and on June 10, 2013, Chiesa was sworn in.^[2] He decided not to run for a full term in the Senate and was replaced by Democrat Cory Booker.