Representative Joe Danielsen

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NameJoe Danielsen
PositionRepresentative
Statestate representatives     New Jersey     
PartyDemocratic
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Joseph Danielsen is an American Democratic Party politician, who represents the 17th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Representative Joe Danielsen



Joseph Danielsen is an American Democratic Party politician, who represents the 17th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. He has served in this capacity since October 16, 2014, after being appointed to fill the vacant seat of Upendra J. Chivukula, who left office to take a seat as a Commissioner on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

Early Life: A lifelong resident of Franklin Township, Danielsen is an IT consultant and owner of Network Blade LLC. He is also a veteran of the United States Army Reserve, having served in the 78th Div. Reserve TNG from 1982 to 1991. Additionally, Danielsen has been a volunteer firefighter for 22 years and was a member of the Franklin Township Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners from 2000 to 2006. During his term, he played a crucial role in creating an inter-local agreement between the township and the four fire districts, which provided fire fighters during the day. From 1997 until 2010, Danielsen served on the Franklin Township Planning Board, including a stint as vice chair for several of those years. In that role, he supported economic development and helped attract businesses to Franklin Township while maintaining the local historic character. He currently heads the Franklin Township Municipal Democratic Committee.

Education: Danielsen received an A.S. in Marketing, Art, and Design from Middlesex County College and a B.A. in Visual Arts from Rutgers University. As the youngest of nine children, he continues to reside in Franklin Township with his wife Christine and their three children.

New Jersey Assembly: Danielsen was appointed to fill the vacant seat of Upendra J. Chivukula, and he officially took office on October 16, 2014. He currently serves as Deputy Whip in the General Assembly since 2020.

Committee Assignments (2022-23 Legislative Session):

  • Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations (Chair)
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Financial Institutions and Insurance

Representatives from the 17th District for the 2024-2025 Legislative Session:

  • Senator Bob Smith (D)
  • Assemblyman Joseph Danielsen (D)
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