Jeff Drew

Jefferson H. Van Drew is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district since 2019. He was elected as a Democrat but joined the Republican Party in 2020.

Before getting elected to Congress, Congressman Van Drew previously served three terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and four terms in the New Jersey State Senate. Congressman Van Drew received his B.S. degree from Rutgers University and his D.M.D. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He recently retired after owning and operating a dentistry practice for 30 years in South Jersey. He and his wife have two children and two grandchildren, and reside in Dennis Township.