James J. McCullough

James J. "Sonny" McCullough (born January 11, 1942) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 2007 to 2008, where he represented the 2nd Legislative District.

Biography Born on January 11, 1942, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, McCullough graduated in 1960 from Atlantic City High School. He attended Rutgers University with a major in public works management, and Rider College majoring in business.

On November 6, 2007, McCullough lost his re-election bid, having been ousted by Democratic Party New Jersey General Assembly member Jim Whelan.

McCullough succeeded Senator William Gormley, who announced in January 2007 that he would not seek reelection to the State Senate. Gormley had indicated that he will support District 2 Assemblyman Francis J. Blee as his successor, and Gormley stepped down on February 15, 2007. Despite Gormley's endorsement McCullough defeated Blee for the interim spot.

McCullough served in the Senate on the Labor Committee and the Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.