The members of the Senate Democratic Majority voted for the third time to have Senate President Scutari and Senate Majority Leader Ruiz continue in the top Senate posts they first assumed for the 2022-23 legislative session.

“I am honored to have the support of my colleagues in the Senate Democratic Majority to continue to serve as Senate President,” said Senator Scutari (D-Union/Somerset). “We face enormous challenges, but I believe we possess the ability to meet these challenges and build upon the progress we have achieved on behalf of the people of New Jersey. With strong Democratic majorities in both houses, we will work with Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to move the state forward.”

First elected to the Senate in 2004, Senator Scutari served as Majority Whip from 2020 to 2022 and as Deputy Majority Leader in the 2018-2019 legislative session. He chaired the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee for 12 years and served as a member of the Senate Commerce Committee.

“I am grateful to our caucus members for again electing me Senate Majority Leader for the upcoming legislative session,” said Senator Ruiz (D-Essex/Hudson). “Together with Senate President Scutari and our Democratic Caucus, we stand ready to build a policy framework that expands opportunity, strengthens affordability, and improves the quality of life for every family who calls New Jersey home.”

Senator Ruiz, who is the highest-ranking Latina in the history of the New Jersey Legislature, was first elected to the Senate in 2008 and served as Senate President Pro Tempore from 2018 to 2022 and as Assistant Majority Leader from 2010 to 2017. She was chair of the Senate Education Committee from 2010 to 2022 and a member of the Senate Budget Committee. Senator Ruiz made history as New Jersey’s first Latina to serve as Senate Majority Leader when she was first elected to the post.