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Erik Simonsen is a Republican State House representative for New Jersey district 1 and holds an OppScore of +3.97. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.
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Erik Simonsen is a Republican member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 1st District since January 2020. A lifelong resident of Lower Township in Cape May County, he previously served as mayor and councilman while working for decades as a special education teacher, administrator, and athletic director. He stands out for his background as a musician and singer-songwriter who emphasizes education funding, South Jersey priorities, and moderate approaches in a minority caucus.
We hold little public record for Erik Simonsen so far, so most of this score is inferred from their stated party and general positions rather than from documented votes. It will change as a record appears, or when they complete the OppScore self assessment.
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