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Senate swears in Benjie E. Wimberly to New Jersey Senate seat
Summary
The New Jersey Senate formally swore in Benjie E. Wimberly as a state senator and welcomed him as a new member; the chamber also completed routine opening business including an invocation and the pledge of allegiance.
The New Jersey Senate on an unspecified date in 2025 administered the oath of office to Benjie E. Wimberly, who was introduced by the presiding officer and welcomed as a new member of the Senate majority.
The chamber opened with an invocation by Pastor Gerald Scott of Faith Discovery Church in Washington, New Jersey, followed by the pledge led by Senator John Bramnick. Senate leadership then called Senator‑elect Benjie E. Wimberly to the podium, presented him with a lapel pin and completed a ceremonial swearing‑in. The president of the Senate said Wimberly had deep roots in his district, had served seven terms in the Assembly, and had been Assembly speaker pro‑tem, and the president said he expected Wimberly to “make important contributions” to the Senate’s work.
Wimberly told the presiding officer that he would also retake his oath later in his hometown of Paterson. The presiding officer noted the formalities would be repeated there and congratulated Wimberly on joining the Senate majority caucus. No roll‑call vote was required for this ceremonial swearing‑in; members later completed an expanded roll call to establish a full quorum with the new member in place.
The session then proceeded to the legislative calendar and third‑reading items.
