Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Marie Watson Coleman is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Watson Coleman is the first African-American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1945-02-06, Camden
Education
Thomas Edison State University, Ewing High School
Prior Occupations
politician
Positions Held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Democratic Party, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
New Jersey
Status
Current member
In office since
2015
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