Paul R. D'Amato

Paul R. D'Amato (born July 19, 1947) is an American lawyer Republican Party politician who represented the 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 until he resigned in May 2003.

Early life and education
A resident of Linwood, New Jersey, D'Amato was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and graduated from Atlantic City High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Mary College in 1969 and was awarded a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1974. He became mayor of Linwood starting in 2000.

New Jersey Assembly
With incumbent Kenneth LeFevre not running for re-election, D'Amato was chosen by Republicans to take his place. D'Amato, running together with Republican incumbent Francis J. Blee, defeated Democrats Dianna W. Fauntleroy and Fred Scerni in the 2001 New Jersey General Assembly election. He resigned from office on May 16, 2003, and his vacant seat was filled by Kirk W. Conover, who was serving on the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.