John O. Bennett
John Orus Bennett III (born August 6, 1948) is an American former politician from New Jersey. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a state senator, and between 2002 and 2004, as president of the state senate. Bennett served as acting governor of New Jersey for four days in January 2002.
John Orus Bennett III | |
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| Acting Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 8, 2002 – January 12, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John Farmer Jr. (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Richard Codey (acting) |
| President of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2002 – January 14, 2004 Serving with Richard Codey (co-presidents) | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Littell (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Richard Codey |
| Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1994 – January 8, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Dorsey |
| Succeeded by | Anthony R. Bucco Robert Singer |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office May 22, 1989 – January 13, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | S. Thomas Gagliano |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Karcher |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office January 8, 1980 – May 22, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Walter J. Kozloski |
| Succeeded by | Michael Arnone |
| Constituency | 11th district (1980–1982) 12th district (1982–1989) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1948 New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peg Bennett |
| Residence(s) | Little Silver, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University (BA) Seton Hall University (JD) |
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