William Sampson (politician)

William B. Sampson IV (born January 1989) is an American Democratic Party politician who represents the 31st Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office on January 11, 2022.

William Sampson
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 31st district
Assumed office
January 11, 2022
Serving with Angela V. McKnight
Preceded byNicholas Chiaravalloti
Personal details
BornJanuary 1989 (age 34)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationClark Atlanta University
New Jersey City University

Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, Sampson graduated from Bayonne High School and then attended Clark Atlanta University, before heading back home and transferring to New Jersey City University. He won the support of Mayor of Bayonne James Davis for the Assembly seat that had been held by Nicholas Chiaravalloti and won the June 2021 Democratic primary. He was elected in the 2021 general election together with running mate Angela V. McKnight and became the first African American state legislator from the city when he took office.[1]

District 31

Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The representatives from the 31st District for the 2022—23 Legislative Session are:[2]

References
  1. Israel, Daniel. "Meet William Sampson; The Bayonne crane operator will likely be the next assemblyman for the 31st Legislative District", The Hudson Reporter, June 8, 2021. Accessed January 11, 2022. "Sampson went to Washington Community School before attending Bayonne High School, where he helped the basketball team win its first league title in over 30 years in 2005. He graduated in 2007 with a full scholarship to Clark Atlanta University, an Historically Black University (HBCU). After two years at Clark, Sampson returned to New Jersey, attending New Jersey City University (NJCU).... If elected, Sampson will be the first Black legislator from Bayonne in the state assembly."
  2. Legislative Roster for District 31, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2022.
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