Gina Genovese

Gina Genovese (born April 30, 1959) is an American businesswoman and local politician. She has served on the Township Committee in Long Hill Township, New Jersey, where she has also served as mayor. In 2007, she was a candidate for the State Senate in district 21 in New Jersey. She currently lives in Long Hill with her partner of 13 years, Wendy McCahill. She no longer holds elected office.
Mayor
In 2005, Gina was selected unanimously by the Republican majority committee to become the first Democratic mayor in the history of Long Hill Township.
2007 Senatorial elections
Gina challenged incumbent NJ 21st District Senator Thomas Kean Jr.. On election day, Kean received 29,795 votes (60%) and Genovese received 20,092 votes (40%).
On Election night Genovese stated, "I don't regret (the campaign). The last five months of my life have been the best of five months of my life. I would not change a thing."
 
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