OLD TAPPAN—Assemblymen Robert Auth and John Azzariti Jr., who represent New Jersey’s 39th Legislative District, have announced their campaign for re-election to the General Assembly. The election, set for Nov. 4, 2025, will determine all 80 seats in the Assembly, the lower house of the state legislature.
Auth and Azzariti, whose district encompasses parts of Bergen County, emphasized their collaborative approach to addressing issues such as public safety, education, and government accountability. Both incumbents are seeking to continue their work as part of a legislative body that will play a critical role in shaping New Jersey’s policies in the coming years.
Auth, a five-term Assemblyman first elected in 2013, highlighted his experience and legislative achievements, including authoring New Jersey’s 2017 law mandating life imprisonment without parole for those convicted of murdering a minor during a sex crime.
“Serving alongside John Azzariti has been an incredible experience,” Auth said in a press statement shared with us on Sunday. “Together, we’re ready to keep pushing for changes that truly benefit Bergen County families.”
Azzariti, an anesthesiologist who joined the Assembly last year, has focused on transparency in government and education funding reform. His legislative proposals include a bill requiring clear summaries of legislative documents for public understanding and the “Protecting Students from Obscene Material in School Libraries Act.”
“Bob Auth is a trusted leader and an unwavering advocate for our community,” Azzariti said. “I’m proud to stand beside him in this campaign as we continue to uphold the values of our district.”
The 39th District is part of the broader 2025 election cycle, which includes contests for both chambers of New Jersey’s legislature. The New Jersey General Assembly is one of 99 legislative chambers across the United States holding elections that year.
Republican leaders, including Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale), have endorsed Auth and Azzariti’s campaign, emphasizing their combined experience and commitment to addressing constituent concerns.
Republican Party committee members in Bergen and Passaic counties named Assemblywoman Schepisi as senator of the 39th Legislative District in 2021, replacing the late Gerald Cardinale.