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"society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-f-to-j", "markdown": "# Roy Freiman\n\nRoy Freiman is an American politician, a Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 16th district, first elected in 2017. He serves as Deputy Majority Leader and chairs the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. Before office, he spent decades in the insurance and financial industry.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16) • [2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16) |\n| Current office | Member, New Jersey General Assembly, District 16; Deputy Majority Leader[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16) |\n| Education | Bachelor's, State University of New York - Oneonta, Business/Managerial Economics (1981)[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nFreiman is a Democrat.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nFreiman earned a bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from the [State University of New York](https://www.edgepedia.org/state-university-of-new-york) at Oneonta in 1981.[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) He was a principal at National Video Yearbook from 1989 to 1992, then worked at [Prudential Financial](https://www.edgepedia.org/prudential-financial) as Vice President, Strategy & [Analytics](https://www.edgepedia.org/analytics) from 1992 to 2016.[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) A long-time resident of Central New Jersey, he lives in Hillsborough with his wife, Victoria, a retired public-school teacher; they have two grown children, Allison and David.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n## Career\n\nFreiman was first elected to the General Assembly in 2017 after a career in the insurance industry, and has represented District 16 since 2018.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16) • [2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) He said he left the private sector to run for office because he wanted to find ways that government could drive down costs and make smart investments for the future of New Jersey.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16) In the Assembly he serves as Deputy Majority Leader, chairs the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, and serves on the Budget Committee.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16) The 16th district includes Branchburg, Clinton, Flemington, Hillsborough, Montgomery, Princeton, Rocky Hill, South Brunswick, and other municipalities in Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, and [Middlesex](https://www.edgepedia.org/middlesex) counties.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nFreiman ran for the New Jersey General Assembly in District 16 in the elections of November 2, 2021, November 7, 2023, and November 4, 2025, as well as the primaries of June 6, 2023 and June 10, 2025.[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Small business\n\nOn his campaign page, Freiman writes, \"Eliminating obstacles that hold back small businesses is a key priority. New Jersey must be a place where it is easy to open and expand business on our main streets and throughout the state.\"[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) His Assembly page says he has long been a champion of small business and led the charge to expand opportunities for local breweries.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n### Agriculture\n\nFreiman writes, \"Supporting farmers and putting the Garden back in the Garden State. Agriculture needs to be an important part of our future, not just New Jersey's history. Farmland preservation, agritourism, and craft beverages, are important ingredients for a thriving economy.\"[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) His Assembly page says he is a champion of small farmers; he sponsored a 2023 amendment to the Right to Farm Act extending its protections to certain aquaculture activities.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n### Health care\n\nFreiman writes, \"Improving access to health services and lowering the cost of health care. We need to make sure everyone gets the care they need, free from political interference.\"[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) As chair of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, he works to bring down healthcare costs while preserving quality of care.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n### Parks and open spaces\n\nFreiman writes, \"Investing in public parks to benefit residents and promote the local economy. Parks, wilderness areas, and open spaces contribute to a quality of life that makes New Jersey a place people want to live, work, and play.\"[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) His Assembly page says he invests in services like education, agriculture, open spaces, and infrastructure while rooting out wasteful spending.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n### Fiscal policy\n\nFreiman writes, \"Making New Jersey more affordable through prudent fiscal management, property tax relief and by creating opportunities for high-paying jobs.\"[2](https://www.ballotready.org/people/roy-freiman) He serves on the Assembly Budget Committee.[1](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Roy Freiman - District 16 | New Jersey Legislative Assembly Democrats](https://www.assemblydems.com/180/Roy-Freiman---District-16)\n2. 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