Vincent Mazzeo (born January 6, 1964) is an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2014 to 2022, representing the 2nd Legislative District.
Early life Mazzeo is part owner of B.F. Mazzeo, a grocery store. Prior to serving as mayor, Mazzeo served on the Northfield City Council from 2003 until 2007 and was the president of the council.Staff. "The Buzz; A look at the lighter, quirky and colorful side of the news", The Press of Atlantic City, December 14, 2006. Accessed January 15, 2014. "Before Tuesday night's public Northfield City Council meeting, Council President Vince Mazzeo pounded his gavel loudly to bring the meeting to order." He then served as Mayor from 2008-2014. He received a bachelor's degree from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) and is married to Gerri. They have two children.
New Jersey Assembly In the 2013 elections, Mazzeo ran for a seat in the General AssemblyTyrrell, Joe. "Candidates in Atlantic City-Based 2nd District Hope Lady Luck Smiles on Campaigns", NJ Spotlight, October 10, 2013. Accessed January 15, 2014. "Northfield Mayor Vince Mazzeo, who also runs a family grocery, and Longport Mayor Nick Russo, a law- enforcement veteran, match up against Amodeo, a semi-retired crane operator, and Brown, an attorney." and was declared the winner by 32 votes over Republican Party incumbent John F. Amodeo.Rosenberg, Amy S. "Democrat appears winner in close N.J. Assembly race", The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 22, 2012 . Accessed January 15, 2014.Johnson, Brent. "N.J. Politics Roundup: Override of Christie's pig veto stalls; immigrant tuition bill advances", The Star-Ledger, November 19, 2013. Accessed January 15, 2014. "With all votes counted, Democrat Vince Mazzeo leads the tight state Assembly race in Atlantic County by a mere 32 votes, according to a campaign consultant." Amodeo filed for a recount after Mazzeo had been declared the winner by a margin of 38 votes among the more than 100,000 ballots castHarper, Derek. "Assemblyman Amodeo seeks recount in close loss of 2nd District seat", The Press of Atlantic City, November 20, 2013. Accessed January 15, 2014. "Republican Assemblyman John Amodeo formally filed for a recount Wednesday in the race for a 2nd District Assembly seat. He said in court papers the Atlantic County Board of Elections erred in naming Democratic Northfield Mayor Vince Mazzeo a winner.... Certified results show that Mazzeo edged out Amodeo by just 38 votes out of more than 101,000 cast. " and conceded to Mazzeo shortly after a month-long process showed Mazzeo ahead by 51 votes.Khemlani, Anjalee; and Campbell, Braden. "A month after election, Amodeo concedes 2nd District race to Mazzeo", The Press of Atlantic City, December 11, 2013. Accessed January 15, 2014. "Republican Assemblyman John Amodeo formally conceded his election loss to Democrat Vince Mazzeo on Tuesday afternoon, a full month after the general election and following numerous court hearings and a formal recount.... The results certified Tuesday by the Atlantic County Board of Elections showed Mazzeo defeated Amodeo by 51 votes, 25,182 to 25,131." With Republican Chris A. Brown leaving the Assembly to run for Senate in the November 2017 general election, Mazzeo and his running mate, newcomer John Armato, defeated Republican challengers Vince Sera and Brenda Taube to win both Assembly seats from the district for the Democrats.Hetrick, Christian. "Brown Beats Bell, Snatching a Senate Seat from Democrats", New York Observer, November 7, 2017. Accessed January 16, 2018. "Despite Brown’s victory, Democrats retained both Assembly seats. Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Atlantic) hung onto his seat and his running mate, John Armato, won the other. Armato is a Buena Vista Township committeeman and U.S. Air Force veteran. Mazzeo had 28 percent of the vote and Armato had 26 percent. They beat Republicans Vince Sera and Brenda Taube."
Tenure Mazzeo has said he might challenge Chris A. Brown for New Jersey Senate in 2021.
Electoral history Assembly
References
External links Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo's legislative web page New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms 2016 2015 2014 2013