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known as Robert Auth, is an American Republican politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 39th district since 2013.", "snippet": "Bob Auth, also known as Robert Auth, is an American Republican politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 39th district since 2013.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-a-to-b", "markdown": "# Bob Auth\n\nBob Auth (Robert Auth) is an American politician who serves as a Republican member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 39th district.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) • [2](https://www.njassemblygop.com/216/Robert-Auth) First elected to the Assembly in 2013, he is a six-term assemblyman whose district encompasses parts of Bergen County.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) In 2025 he announced a campaign for re-election to the General Assembly alongside fellow 39th District assemblyman John Azzariti Jr.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican[2](https://www.njassemblygop.com/216/Robert-Auth) |\n| Current office | Member, New Jersey General Assembly, District 39[2](https://www.njassemblygop.com/216/Robert-Auth) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nAuth is a Republican.[2](https://www.njassemblygop.com/216/Robert-Auth) He and Azzariti ran for re-election in 2025 as the Republican assemblymen of Legislative District 39.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n\n## Career\n\nAuth was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 2013, representing the 39th district, and by 2025 he was serving his sixth term.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) The 39th Legislative District encompasses parts of Bergen County.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) In 2025, he served alongside Dr. John Azzariti Jr., an anesthesiologist who joined the Assembly the year before.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) In announcing their 2025 re-election campaign, the two emphasized what Auth described as a collaborative approach to issues including public safety, education, and government accountability.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) \"Serving alongside John Azzariti has been an incredible experience,\" Auth said in a press statement. \"Together, we're ready to keep pushing for changes that truly benefit Bergen County families.\"[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\n- 2013: Elected to the New Jersey General Assembly from the 39th district.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n- 2025: Won re-election on November 4, 2025, defeating Democrats Andrew LaBruno and Donna Abene alongside fellow incumbent John Azzariti Jr.; official results show Auth with 51,116 votes (25.79%).[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) His current term ends in 2028.\n\n## Issues specific to Auth\n\nIn announcing his 2025 re-election campaign, Auth cited his legislative achievements, including authoring New Jersey's 2017 law mandating life imprisonment without parole for those convicted of murdering a minor during a sex crime.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) The campaign was endorsed by Republican leaders including Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and State Sen. [Holly Schepisi](https://www.edgepedia.org/holly-schepisi) (R-River Vale).[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) Schepisi, a Republican Party committee choice of Bergen and Passaic counties, had been named senator of the 39th Legislative District in 2021, replacing the late Gerald Cardinale.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Public safety\n\nAuth has highlighted public safety among the issues he and Azzariti emphasized in their legislative work.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) He authored New Jersey's 2017 law mandating life imprisonment without parole for those convicted of murdering a minor during a sex crime.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n\n### Education\n\nAuth has identified education as one of the issues on which he and Azzariti have worked collaboratively for the 39th District.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) Azzariti's legislative proposals in this area have included the \"Protecting Students from Obscene Material in School Libraries Act.\"\n\n### Government accountability\n\nAuth has cited government accountability among his legislative priorities.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/) Azzariti's proposals on transparency have included a bill requiring clear summaries of legislative documents for public understanding.[1](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Assemblymen Auth, Azzariti announce re-election campaign for 2025](https://thepressgroup.net/assemblymen-auth-azzariti-announce-re-election-campaign-for-2025/)\n2. 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