Assemblyman Erik K. Simonsen

1st DISTRICT - ALL OF CAPE MAY AND PARTS OF ATLANTIC & CUMBERLAND COUNTIES

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Erik Simonsen was sworn in as an assemblyman in January 2019.

A life-long resident of Lower Township, he previously served as councilman from 2013 to 2016 and mayor from 2017 to 2018.

Simonsen graduated from the College of New Jersey with a degree in fine arts. After earning a degree in special education from Rutgers University, he attended the University of Scranton where he received a master’s in educational administration. He is the athletic director of Lower Cape May Regional High School.

Simonsen has a diverse background beyond elected office. He is a singer, songwriter and front man of the band Twelve:01. Over the years, he has performed with: They Might Be Giants, Nils Lofgren of The E Street Band, Edwin McCain, Jewel, and many more national artists

Simonsen and his wife, Anna, have two daughters.

Erik Simonsen in the News

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DISTRICT OFFICE INFORMATION:

211 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 104
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE, NJ 08210

(609) 778-2012