Representative Dave Bailey - Contact Information

Dave Bailey Jr. is an American Democratic Party politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 3rd legislative district, taking office on January 9, 2024. Born and raised in Alloway Township, New Jersey, Bailey attended Woodstown High School. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor�s degree in administration of justice and Eastern University with a master�s degree in non-profit management. Bailey currently resides in Woodstown, New Jersey.

For more than 15 years, Bailey has led Ranch Hope, a nonprofit organization founded by his father, which provides behavioral health care, education, short-term shelter care, supportive housing, and adventure-based services for thousands of children and families annually.

In the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election, Bailey and his Democratic running mate Heather Simmons defeated Republican incumbent Bethanne McCarthy Patrick and her running mate Thomas J. Tedesco. Bailey was one of 27 members elected for the first time in 2023 to serve in the General Assembly, more than one-third of the seats.

Representatives from the 3rd District for the 2024�2025 Legislative Session are:

Senator John Burzichelli (D) Assemblyman David Bailey (D) Assemblywoman Heather Simmons (D). Bailey�s career experience includes working as the CEO of the nonprofit Ranch Hope, Inc. He lives in Woodstown, New Jersey, and earned a master�s in nonprofit management from Eastern University.