Democrats have chosen Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) as the next Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly. Ms. Oliver, who replaces outgoing Speaker Joe Roberts (D-Camden), is the first African-American woman to be elected to the office.
Assemblyman Joe Cryan (D-Union) has been elected Majority Leader. He replaces Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D-Mercer).
On the heels of Republican Chris Christie's gubernatorial win, the coming session marks the first time an incoming New Jersey governor faces an opposite party controlled legislature since 1982.
