Representative Jon Runyan

Jon Runyan served as a Representative from New Jersey in the United States Congress from 2011 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Jon Runyan contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

Jon Runyan’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Jon Runyan participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Jon Daniel Runyan (born November 27, 1973) is an American athlete and politician who was the U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. Before entering politics, he played football for 14 seasons as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was a participant in the 2003 Pro Bowl following the 2002 NFL season. He was selected by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft and later played for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers. Runyan was the last active NFL player to have played for the Oilers. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines where he was a 1995 All-Big Ten Conference selection. In high school, he had been an All-State (Michigan) selection in basketball and two-time state champion shot putter. He retired at the end of the 2009 NFL season and launched his campaign for Congress against incumbent freshman Democrat John Adler, winning the general election on November 2, 2010. On November 6, 2013, Runyan announced he would not seek reelection to Congress in 2014. On May 17, 2016, the NFL announced they hired Runyan as their Vice President of the Policy and Rules administration.