James Beach

James Beach
Member of the New Jersey Senate
from the 6th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2009
Preceded byJohn Adler
Chair of the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Assumed office
August 22, 2017
Preceded byJim Whelan
Chair of the New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
In office
January 10, 2012 – January 9, 2018
Succeeded byVin Gopal
Camden County Clerk
In office
January 1, 1996 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byMichael Keating
Succeeded byJoseph Ripa
Member of the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders
In office
January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1996
Personal details
Born (1946-10-28) October 28, 1946
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLinda Beach
Alma materB.A. Midwestern College (Psychology and Physical Education)
M.A. Rowan University (Personnel Services)
ProfessionProperty damage apecialist, all risk
WebsiteLegislative website

James "Jim" Beach (born October 28, 1946) is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey Senate since 2009, where he represents the 6th legislative district. He has been the assistant majority leader in the Senate since 2016.