Joseph P. Cryan has served as Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee since February of 2006. Chairman Cryan was unanimously confirmed for this position following the nomination of Jon S. Corzine as governor. Cryan previously served as vice chair for a period of four years during which Democrats saw gains every year in the number of offices won across New Jersey.

Cryan began his involvement in Democratic politics at the Union Township Democratic Municipal Organization where he served as chair from 1998 until present.

Cryan also represents the 20th Legislative District in the General Assembly of New Jersey. He serves as Assistant Majority Leader, chair of the Education Committee and as a member of the Assembly Budget Committee.

Cryan is an undersheriff for Union County’s Sheriff’s Office.