Robert D. Clifton
Office: State Assembly (NJ) - 12 , Republican
On The Ballot: True, Republican for State Assembly (NJ) - 12
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Birth Date
12/31/1968
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Birth Place
Matawan, NJ
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Home City
Matawan, NJ,
Family
Wife: Tracy; 2 Children: R.J., Jack,
EDUCATION
MA, Political Science, University of Richmond, 1998
BA, Political Science, Rider College, 1991
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Candidate, New Jersey State General Assembly, District 12, 2023, 2025
Assistant Minority Leader, New Jersey State General Assembly, 2024-present
Assembly Member, New Jersey State General Assembly, District 12, 2012-present
Former Director, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2005-2011
Freeholder, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2005-2011
Mayor, Borough of Matawan, 1996-2005
Member, Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities
COMMITTEES
Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Housing Committee
Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs, Comcast Cable Corporation, 2001-present
Former Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Former Director of Industry Relations, New Jersey Pavement and Asphalt Association
Former Employee, New Jersey Department of Labor
Former Legislative Aide, Assemblyman Michael P. Arnone
RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS