Claire Swift

Claire Swift (born June 29, 1974) is an American Republican Party politician who represented 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 11, 2022 to January 13, 2026.

Early life and education A 1992 graduate of Atlantic City High School, Swift earned her undergraduate degree in 1996 from the University of Pennsylvania and was granted a degree in law from Widener University Delaware Law School in 1999. She was a Deputy Attorney General in New Jersey until 2003, when she joined her family law firm.

Elective office Together with her running mates incumbent Senator Vincent J. Polistina and former Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Swift was elected in a Republican sweep of the district that flipped both Assembly seats from the Democrats in the 2021 New Jersey General Assembly election.

Swift was one of a record seven new Republican Assemblywomen elected in the 2022 general election, joining seven Republican women incumbents who won re-election that year.

Swift again sought re-election in 2025, though she placed fourth, losing her seat to Democrat Maureen Rowan.

Committees During her time in the General Assembly, Swift's committees included: Human Services Labor Law and Public Safety

District 2 Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. During her time in the General Assembly, Swift served alongside Senator Vincent J. Polistina (R) and Assemblyman Don Guardian (R).

Electoral history