John O. Bennett
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John Orus Bennett III (born August 6, 1948) is an American former politician from New Jersey. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a state senator, and between 2002 and 2004, as president of the state senate. Bennett served as acting governor of New Jersey for four days in January 2002.
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John Orus Bennett III | |
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Acting Governor of New Jersey | |
In office January 8, 2002 – January 12, 2002 | |
Preceded by | John Farmer Jr. (acting) |
Succeeded by | Richard Codey (acting) |
President of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 8, 2002 – January 14, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Littell (acting) |
Succeeded by | Richard Codey |
Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 11, 1994 – January 8, 2002 | |
Preceded by | John H. Dorsey |
Succeeded by | Anthony R. Bucco Robert Singer |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 12th district | |
In office May 22, 1989 – January 13, 2004 | |
Preceded by | S. Thomas Gagliano |
Succeeded by | Ellen Karcher |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
In office January 8, 1980 – May 22, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Walter J. Kozloski |
Succeeded by | Michael Arnone |
Constituency | 11th district (1980–1982) 12th district (1982–1989) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-08-06) August 6, 1948 (age 75) New Jersey |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Peg Bennett |
Residence(s) | Little Silver, New Jersey, U.S. |
Alma mater | West Virginia University (BA) Seton Hall University (JD) |
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