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 "excerpt": "Jim Beach, also known as James Beach, is an American Democratic politician who has represented New Jersey's 6th district in the state Senate since 2009, serving as Deputy Majority Whip.",
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 "markdown": "# Jim Beach\n\nJim Beach (also known as James Beach) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the New Jersey Senate, representing the 6th district.<sup>[1](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/310/senator-beach)</sup> He joined the Senate in 2009 after being appointed by members of the 6th District's Democratic Committee to fill a vacancy, and won a special election for the final two years of the term.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> He currently serves as Deputy Majority Whip of the New Jersey Senate.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup>\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic<sup>[1](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/310/senator-beach)</sup> |\n| Current office | Member, New Jersey Senate, District 6<sup>[1](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/310/senator-beach)</sup> |\n| Previous offices | Camden County Clerk (1996–2008); Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1992–1995)<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> |\n| Education | Bachelor's degree in psychology and physical education, Midwestern College; master's degree in personnel services, Rowan University<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nBeach is a Democrat.<sup>[1](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/310/senator-beach)</sup> He is also a co-chairman of Camden County's Democratic Party.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup>\n\n## Early life and education\n\nBefore entering politics, Beach was an educator and football coach for several southern New Jersey high schools, including [Woodrow Wilson](https://www.edgepedia.org/woodrow-wilson) and St. Joseph's, in Camden, and Highland Regional, in Blackwood. At the time of his retirement from education he was director of vocational education for the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and physical education from Midwestern College and a master's degree in personnel services from [Rowan University](https://www.edgepedia.org/rowan-university).<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> He and his wife, Linda, have two children, Jimmy and Kristie, and four grandchildren.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup>\n\n## Career\n\nBeach served two terms on the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1992 to 1995.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> He then served as Camden County Clerk from 1996 to 2008.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup>\n\nIn 2009, Beach joined the New Jersey Senate after being appointed by members of the 6th District's Democratic Committee to fill a vacancy, and he won a special election for the final two years of the term.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> He currently serves as Deputy Majority Whip of the New Jersey Senate.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> He is also a co-chairman of Camden County's Democratic Party.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup>\n\n## Electoral history\n\nBeach won a special election for the final two years of his Senate term after his 2009 appointment to the seat.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup> BallotReady lists his campaigns for the New Jersey Senate, District 6 in the June 8, 2021 and November 2, 2021 elections, and in the June 6, 2023 and November 7, 2023 elections.<sup>[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/james-beach-a119e4f0-1e02-4ee0-8697-5cdbda7ca7da)</sup>\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\nHe currently serves as Deputy Majority Whip of the New Jersey Senate.<sup>[2](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [Senator Beach - New Jersey Legislature](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/310/senator-beach)\n2. [James Beach - New Jersey Legislative Senate Democrats](https://www.njsendems.org/senators/james-beach/)\n3. [James Beach - BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/james-beach-a119e4f0-1e02-4ee0-8697-5cdbda7ca7da)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Northeastern state legislators › Surnames A to B*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 29, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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