Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso Seeks Reelection

HOLMDEL, NJ - Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso has announced her intention to seek reelection to the NJ General Assembly in District 13.

DiMaso, a Holmdel resident and Republican assembly member, has represented northern Monmouth county since 2018. The 13th district includes municipalities such as Aberdeen, Holmdel, Hazlet, Middletown, Marlboro, Little Silver, Fair Haven and Rumson, among others.

The re-election candidate serves on the Education Committee, Human Services Committee and Law and Public Safety Committee in the New Jersey General Assembly. She earned her bachelor’s degree in management with minor concentrations in economics and marketing from St. John's University and a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law.

“Everyday my staff and I work to help get thousands of our constituents their unemployment, the nightmare these people are living is unimaginable,” said DiMaso in a statement. “Those that need financial help now, we connect with non-profits that are ready and willing to help. Our dear friend Kim Guadagno ensures they get food and other necessities from Fulfill and if no one can help them we help them ourselves, whatever it takes.”

DiMaso has voiced her support to work alongside Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger in 2021. Former Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno has announced her support for Assemblywoman DiMaso:

“Serena is a leader with a proven record of serving all the people of District 13. She knows how Trenton works and is always there for us,” Guadagno said. “As a resident of Monmouth Beach, Serena represents me and my family. I will proudly vote for a strong voice for our families and businesses and that means I will vote to return Assemblywoman DiMaso to Trenton.”

DiMaso got her start in New Jersey politics by first being elected to the Holmdel Township Committee in 2006. She served as the mayor of Holmdel Township from 2006 to 2010 and as the deputy mayor of Holmdel Township from 2011 to 2012. From there she was elected as a Monmouth County Freeholder. Her legislative offices are based out of Bell Works in Holmdel.

She also serves as the Bayshore Medical Center Foundation Chairperson and serves on various committees for the Count Basie theatre. The Holmdel resident is an active member of the Holmdel First Aid Squad, answering over 200 calls last year alone.

The Holmdel resident will be challenging Republicans Victoria “Vicky” Flynn, Gerard Scharfenberger and Amy Handlin in the June 8, 2021 primary. The filing deadline for candidates is April 5, 2021.

Read more about the upcoming races in District 13:

• U.S. Army Vet Announces Bid To Challenge Sen. O'Scanlon In 2021
• Solomeno Challenges O'Scanlon For Seat; Meets Voters Saturday
• Holmdel School Board President Announces NJ General Assembly Run

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