Melinda Kane is an American Democratic Party politician who represents the 6th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. Kane was selected by a special convention to fill the vacancy following Pamela Rosen Lampitt's resignation to become the Camden County Clerk in 2025.[1] Kane had previously served on the Camden County Board of County Commissioners.
Early life and education
Kane earned a Bachelor of Arts in special and elementary education from the State University of New York at Geneseo and post graduate studies in Educational Social Work at Widener University.
Political career
Camden County Board of County Commissioners
New Jersey General Assembly
Kane was scheduled to be sworn in on January 23, 2025.[2]
Kane serves in the General Assembly on the Appropriations; Health; and the Military and Veterans' Affairs committees.[3]
Electoral history
Personal life
Kane is a Gold Star Mother.
References
- ^ Wildstein, David. "Melinda Kane elected to N.J. State Assembly", New Jersey Globe, January 11, 2025. Accessed February 4, 2025. "Democrats today picked Melinda Kane, a Camden county commissioner and Gold Star Mother, to replace Pamela Lampitt (D-Cherry Hill) as the new assemblywoman from the 6th legislative district. Kane was unopposed this morning at a special election convention of the Camden and Burlington county municipalities in the safe Democratic district. She will likely take office this month."
- ^ "New Jersey Legislative Calendar Vol. XLIX No. 1 Internet Update II" (PDF). New Jersey General Assembly. January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ Assemblywoman Melinda Kane (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed February 4, 2025.
