Kenyatta Stewart
Kenyatta Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Shavonda E. Sumter |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | LaToyia Jenkins Stewart |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | William Paterson University (BA) Hofstra Law School (J.D.) |
| Website | Legislative webpage |
Kenyatta Stewart is an American Democratic Party politician who has represented the 35th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office in January 2026.[1] He also serves as corporation counsel for the City of Newark.[2]
Political career
New Jersey General Assembly
Stewart was elected to the open seat, succeeding Shavonda Sumter following her retirement from the legislature at the end of her term.[3] He appointed Habib Kader as his Chief of Staff, who previously served as Chief of Staff of Paterson and Deputy Chief of Staff to Al Abdelaziz.[4]
Stewart serves in the Assembly on the Appropriations; Health; and Judiciary committees.[5]
References
- ↑ "Wimberly, Abdelaziz, Stewart win in LD35". New Jersey Globe. November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Stewart: Second chances deserve a clean slate — with safeguards". New Jersey Globe. July 23, 2026.
- ↑ Blackburn, Zach (June 11, 2025). "Stewart secures Dem nom in LD-35; second seat too close to call". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Dragone, Gabriella (January 10, 2026). "Assemblyman-Elect Kenyatta Stewart Appoints Chief of Staff, Director of Constituent Relations". Tapinto Paterson. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed August 3, 2026.