About - Senator Vin Gopal
State Senator Vin Gopal was elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2023 with more than 60% of the vote in a landslide election in what is considered one of New Jersey’s most politically competitive districts. Senator Gopal has championed legislation to provide aid for education and local businesses; provided property tax rebates for taxpayers, seniors and veterans; made life more affordable for seniors; make mental health services more accessible, improved public safety and teared down barriers to employment and services for members of the disabilities community - with dozens of his bills signed into law.
During his first two terms in the Senate, Senator Gopal served on a number of committees in leadership positions - including, Co-Chair of the Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Vice-Chair of Senate Transportation, Vice-Chair of Senate Tourism and as a Member of the Senate Health Committee. Senator Gopal currently chairs the Senate Education Committee and serves as Senate Majority Conference Leader. He also serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee. In his 30s, Senator Gopal is currently the youngest member of the NJ State Senate and the first South-Asian American to be elected to the Senate in New Jersey history.
A dedicated volunteer who works with many nonprofit organizations to assist people in need, Senator Gopal is also the Founder and President of the Vin Gopal Civic Association, a 501c(3) organization dedicated to helping Monmouth County charities and individuals in need. His community contributions as a volunteer include serving as a past Board of Trustees Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, and he served for many years as a volunteer first responder and EMT. He is also a former Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University and is currently the co-chair of the Monmouth University School of Civil Discourse.
An entrepreneur, Senator Gopal has started and built several businesses and is currently a business consultant and coach. Senator Gopal has served on the Board of Directors for the Northern Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce, and as President of the Hazlet Township Business Owners Association. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, he created a districtwide organization of business, community, church, and nonprofits leaders to address the challenges of the coronavirus to the local economy.
Born in Neptune Township and raised in Monmouth County, Senator Gopal holds a Masters in Public Administration from Rutgers University and a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. He resides with his wife, daughter and puppy in Long Branch.
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Coming Together to Support Individuals with Autism in April
By Vin Gopal
April is Autism Awareness Month and we ask all LD11 residents to be mindful of how they can help make our communities be more inclusive for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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March Events Show Power of Unity and Community
By Vin Gopal
Our Legislative District 11 office celebrated Women’s History Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, and Greek Independence Day this month and I couldn’t help but think of how these three seemingly very different groups have something very important in common.
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Tightening “Pass the Trash” Law
By Vin Gopal
In 2018, the state legislature passed a bill to prevent educators and school employees with documented histories of sexual misconduct or child abuse from obtaining new employment in another school district by keeping their past misconduct private.
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Sustainable Formula for Education Funding
By Vin Gopal
The Senate Education Committee is focused on developing a fairer school funding formula to address funding cuts to schools, many of which are being forced to reduce staff and eliminate programs as a result.
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Senator Gopal's Bills Signed Into Law
Jan. 24, 2024
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Senator Vin Gopal, D-Monmouth, issued the following update regarding his bills that the governor signed into law during the final days of the 2022-2023 legislative session.
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