Tennille McCoy
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2024
Serving with Wayne DeAngelo
Preceded byDaniel R. Benson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationVirginia State University
New York University Stern School of Business
WebsiteLegislative webpage

Tennille R. McCoy is an American realtor, human resources executive and Democratic Party politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 14th legislative district, having taken office on January 8, 2024.

Biography

McCoy has been a resident of Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, where she attended the local public schools. She received an undergraduate degree from Virginia State University and received a graduate degree from New York University Stern School of Business.[1][2]

Elective office

McCoy and her incumbent running mate Wayne DeAngelo defeated Republicans Adam J. Elias and Skye Gilmartin in the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election.[3][4] McCoy was one of 27 members elected for the first time to serve in the General Assembly. With her predecessor, Daniel R. Benson, resigning at the end of December 2023, McCoy was sworn into office on January 8, 2024, one day before the other 26 newcomers.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 9, 2024. "B.S. Virginia State University (Public Administration) Master's in Labor and Employment Relations, Rutgers University M.B.A. New York University Stern School of Business/London School of Economics/HEC Paris"
  2. ↑ Election profile: 14th Legislative District, NJ Spotlight News. Accessed January 9, 2024. "My passion for learning started as a student in the Hamilton Public School system, where I was given the opportunity to explore my talents and form some of my most cherished friendships. I received a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Virginia State University. I pursued my master’s degree in management and employee relations at Rutgers University, where I studied abroad in China and India."
  3. ↑ Connolly, John. "NJ election results 2023: State Senate, Assembly seats decided", The Record, November 9, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Official List Candidates for General Assembly for General Election November 7, 2023, New Jersey Department of State, December 6, 2023. Accessed December 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Wildstein, David. "37 new lawmakers take office at noon", New Jersey Globe, January 9, 2024. Accessed January 9, 2024. "The 221st New Jersey Legislature begins today, with 37 new lawmakers – nearly one-third of the legislature – being sworn in at noon. That number includes ten new Senators and 27 new members of the General Assembly.... Tennille McCoy, who was sworn in on Monday to fill a one-day unexpired term, will begin her first full term."
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