Ronald Rice | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office December 4, 1986 – August 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Caufield |
| Succeeded by | Renee Burgess |
| Deputy Mayor of Newark | |
| In office July 1, 2002 – July 1, 2006 | |
| Member of the Newark City Council | |
| In office July 1, 1982 – July 1, 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1945 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 2023 (aged 77) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Website | Legislative Website |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1966–1970 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Ronald L. Rice (December 18, 1945 – March 15, 2023) was an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1986 to 2022. He represented the 28th Legislative District. Rice is one of the longest-serving state senators in New Jersey history.[1][2]
- ^ New Jersey’s longest serving State Senators, Observer (September 7, 2009).
- ^ Donyéa, Tennyson. "", WHYY-FM, August 27, 2022. Accessed August 31, 2022. "New Jersey Senator Ronald Rice (D-Essex) announced he would retire later this month. He is the longest-serving Black Senator in state history, according to his colleagues in the Legislature. Rice was elected to the state Senate in 1986."
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