A lifelong champion of resilience and opportunity, Assemblyman Singh made history as the first Sikh to be sworn in as a member of the New Jersey Legislature. Assemblyman Singh is a staunch advocate for education, economic opportunity, and equitable access to essential services, and strives to build a better future for all New Jersey residents.

“Balvir is a stellar example of dedication to both community and state, and we are fortunate to welcome him into the General Assembly,” said Speaker Coughlin (D-Middlesex). “His background in education and public service, combined with his strong commitment to improving lives, will undoubtedly make him a powerful advocate for his constituents and a key voice in the Caucus moving forward.”

Assemblyman Singh previously served on the Burlington Township Board of Education from 2015 to 2017, before his election to the Burlington County Board of Commissioners. As a Burlington County Commissioner in his 3rd term, Assemblyman Singh worked to address affordable housing, economic development, and public health, supporting initiatives such as distributing over $13 million in rental assistance, launching zero-interest loans for businesses, and supporting efforts to construct a 60-bed emergency shelter for the county’s most vulnerable residents.

“I will remain committed to ensuring the voices of everyday people in Burlington County and across New Jersey are heard in Trenton,” said Assemblyman Singh (D-Burlington). “I am excited to work alongside my new partners in the Legislature as we continue to build on efforts to make New Jersey a more equitable and prosperous place for all residents.”

Spending his early childhood in a small village in Punjab, India, Assemblyman Singh immigrated to the United States with his family, settling in Burlington City where he attended Burlington City High School. The Assemblyman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from The College of New Jersey, a Master of Science degree in Mathematics from Rutgers University, and a supervisory certificate from Rowan University. With nearly two decades of experience as a public-school educator and a passion for shaping the next generation, Assemblyman Singh brings a unique perspective to policymaking.

Beyond his political and educational achievements, he is deeply engaged in his community. He enjoys playing pick-up soccer on the weekends and is an avid fan of all Philadelphia sports teams. In his free time, he finds solace in nature through hiking, camping, and road trips with his family.

Assemblyman Singh will take the seat recently vacated by Congressman Herb Conaway.