Peter J. Barnes Jr.

Peter J. Barnes Jr.
Chairman of the New Jersey State Parole Board
In office
March 14, 2007 – 2010
Appointed byJon Corzine
Preceded byJohn D'Amico Jr.
Succeeded byJames T. Plousis
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 18th legislative district district
In office
January 9, 1996 – March 14, 2007
Preceded byJeffrey A. Warsh
Succeeded byPeter J. Barnes III
Assembly positions
Assembly Majority Whip
In office
2002–2007
Personal details
Born(1928-09-12)September 12, 1928
DiedSeptember 11, 2018(2018-09-11) (aged 89)
Edison, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseBarbara Barnes
Children4, including Peter III
Alma materProvidence College (B.A.)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1946-1948
RankPrivate First Class
UnitMilitary Police
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Peter Joseph Barnes Jr. (September 12, 1928 – September 11, 2018) was an American Democratic Party politician, who had served as Chairman of the New Jersey State Parole Board from March 2007 to 2010. He previously served in New Jersey's General Assembly from 1996 to 2007, where he represented the 18th legislative district. In the Assembly, he served as the Majority Whip from 2002 to 2007.