Daniel R. Benson | |
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| Mercer County Executive | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Brian M. Hughes |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 14th District | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – December 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Linda R. Greenstein |
| Succeeded by | Tennille McCoy |
| Chair of the New Jersey General Assembly Committee Transportation and Independent Authorities | |
| In office January 10, 2012 – December 31, 2023 | |
| Member of the Mercer County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
| In office March 18, 2008 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Maher Muoio |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Frisby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Hande Yurttan |
| Residence | Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (B.S.) Rutgers University (M.P.P.) |
| Occupation | Energy and telecommunications policy consultant |
| Website | www |
Daniel R. Benson (born November 22, 1975) is an American Democratic Party politician who is the current Mercer County Executive and a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 14th Legislative District. Benson, who previously served on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, replaced Assemblywoman Linda R. Greenstein, after she was elected to the New Jersey Senate in a special election. He was sworn in on January 10, 2011, to fill Greenstein's vacant Assembly seat.