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Jeff Van Drew
Politicians/Jeff Van Drew
Jeff Van Drew

Jeff Van Drew

(R)
Rep. (NJ-2)
Running for re-electionU.S. House (District 2) · NJ · Nov 3, 2026
About Jeff Van Drew

About

Congressman Jefferson Van Drew

A lifelong advocate for South Jersey, Jeff Van Drew is delivering results for veterans, seniors, consumers and children.

On November 5th, 2024, constituents in New Jerseys Second Congressional District elected Jeff Van Drew to represent them in the United States House of Representatives for his fourth term. He was sworn in on January 3rd, 2025. Before getting elected to Congress, Congressman Van Drew previously served three terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and four terms in the New Jersey State Senate. Congressman Van Drew received his B.S. degree from Rutgers University and his D.M.D. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He recently retired after owning and operating a dentistry practice for 30 years in South Jersey. He and his wife have two children and two grandchildren, and reside in Dennis Township. Congressman Van Drew is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Please contact our office for more information on Representative Van Drew.

Sourced verbatim from vandrew.house.gov
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
97% · avg 99%
Age
73
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
New York City, NY
Residence
Dennis Township, NJ
Born
February 23, 1953
Family
Wife: Ricarda; 2 Children
Contact
202-225-6572Contact Formvandrew.house.gov
Election Info
District2, NJ
Current Term01/07/2020 — Present
First Elected11/06/2018
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
DDS
Farleigh Dickinson University Dental School
1979
BS
Rutgers University
1974
Political Career6
Mayor
Dennis Township
1994-1995, 1997-2003
Senator
New Jersey State Senate
2008-2019
Assistant Majority Leader
New Jersey State Assembly
2006-2007
Assembly Member
New Jersey General Assembly
2002-2007
Member
Cape May County Board of Freeholders
1994-1997
Representative
United States House of Representatives, New Jersey
2019-present
Professional Background3
Dental Resident
Lyons Veteran Hospital
1979
Fire Commissioner
Dennis Township
1983-1986
Dentist
Van Drew Dentistry, Professional Corporation
Organizations14
Knights of Columbus
Member
present
Ocean City Exchange Club
Member
present
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Sea Isle City
Member
present
Ocean View Fire Company
Member
present
New Jersey Dental Association of Atlantic County
Member
1987-1988
Peer Review, New Jersey Dental Association
Former Chair
Atlantic Cape May Dental Association
Former President
Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
Member
present
New Jersey Fireman's Association
Lifetime Member
Dennis Township Committee
Member
1991
New Jersey Board of Dentistry
Former Board Expert
New Jersey Dental Association
Chair of Peer Review
present
New Jersey Fireman's Association
Member
present
Cannon Lodge Number 104
Member
Committees7
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Aviation
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
Subcommittee on Oversight (Judiciary)
Recent votes5
HR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Voted YesHR 10326Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) ActVoted YesHR 2978Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act of 2026Voted YesH Con Res 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted No
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
97% · avg 99%
Age
73
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
New York City, NY
Residence
Dennis Township, NJ
Born
February 23, 1953
Family
Wife: Ricarda; 2 Children
Contact
202-225-6572Contact Formvandrew.house.gov