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Former New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey has died at age 79 after a brief illness. A liberal Democrat and champion for mental health reform, Codey spent fifty years in the New Jersey Legislature—the longest tenure in state history. He served as governor from November 2004 to January 2006. Codey first entered politics in 1968 and won his first major election in 1973. Throughout his career, he held leadership roles including Senate President. Having never lost an election, he retired in 2023, stating it was time for the next generation to lead. His family described him as a humble, compassionate public servant who spoke the truth.
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