Chris A. Brown

Chris A. Brown
Member of the New Jersey Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 9, 2018 – July 21, 2021
Preceded byColin Bell
Succeeded byVincent J. Polistina
Deputy Minority Conference Chair of the New Jersey Senate
In office
January 9, 2018 – July 19, 2021
LeaderTom Kean
Preceded byJennifer Beck
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 2nd district
In office
January 10, 2012 – January 9, 2018
Preceded byVincent J. Polistina
Succeeded byJohn Armato
Personal details
Born (1964-08-03) August 3, 1964 (age 60)
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChristine Brown
ChildrenThree
ResidenceVentnor City
WebsiteLegislative website
Senate GOP Website
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1987-2009
RankMajor
Battles/warsGulf War

Christopher A. Brown (born August 3, 1964) is an American Republican Party politician who represented the 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey Senate from January 9, 2018, to July 19, 2021, when he left office to accept a position with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.[1] He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 10, 2012, to January 9, 2018. He is a veteran of the Gulf War.

  1. ^ Johnson, Brent. "Republican state senator joins Gov. Murphy’s administration to help Atlantic City", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, July 20, 2021. Accessed October 6, 2021. "Republican state Sen. Chris A. Brown has left the New Jersey Legislature a little earlier than expected to join Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration and help its efforts to bolster Atlantic City. The veteran lawmaker has been hired as a senior adviser for issues related to Atlantic City under the state Department of Community Affairs, which is overseeing the ongoing state takeover of the oft-struggling seaside gambling resort, the administration announced Monday."