Michael I. Halfacre is an American lawyer and Republican Party politician from New Jersey. A former congressional candidate, mayor of the Borough of Fair Haven, New Jersey, and Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control within the Office of the Attorney General in the state's Department of Law and Public Safety.
Michael I. Halfacre | |
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| Born | July 13, 1966 New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. Florida State University (1988) J.D. University of Dayton School of Law (1991) |
| Occupation(s) | attorney, politician |
| Spouse | Tricia Marshall |
Biography
editEarly life and personal information
editHalfacre is a lifelong resident of Fair Haven, New Jersey. He graduated Florida State University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in political science. Three years later, he received J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Halfacre is married with three children.[1]
Political career
editHalfacre was a member of the board of education of the Fair Haven Public Schools, and a member of the borough council from 1995 to 1997.[2] He served as the town's mayor from 2007-2011. In 2009, Halfacre announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives in the 12th congressional district of New Jersey against six-term incumbent Democrat Rush Holt.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Carlton, Diane. "Halfacre makes it official, announces run for Congress". The Monmouth. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ "Fair Haven Candidates Borough of Fair Haven mayoral candidates". The Red Bank Hub. October 26, 2006. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2010.