Larry Wainstein
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Larry Wainstein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Julio Marenco |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Website | Legislative webpage |
Larry Wainstein is an American businessman and Democratic Party politician who has represented the 33rd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office in 2026.[1]
Wainstein was raised in Argentina.[2] A resident of Union City, New Jersey, Wainstein graduated from Memorial High School in West New York, New Jersey, and from Saint Peter's University.[3]
Running with the support of Brian P. Stack, Wainstein announced that he would be challenging Democratic incumbent Julio Marenco, who ultimately dropped out of the race in February 2025.[4] Rodriguez and Wainstein won the June primary, defeating a rival slate of candidates supported by Nicholas Sacco.[5] In the 2025 New Jersey General Assembly election in November, Wainstein and running mate Gabe Rodriguez defeated their Republican opponents by a better than 3–1 margin.[6]