Guy R. Moorhead (1910-1999) was a state legislator in New Jersey. In 1936, he became the first black Democrat elected to New Jersey's General Assembly.[1] Another source documents him as a Republican.[2] He lived in Newark.
He attended Upsala College.He was the first African American on it football team. He served during World War II.[1] He represented Essex County.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Trailblazers: 11 Black politicians from New Jersey you should know about". 16 January 2023.
- ^ Jr, Hanes Walton; Puckett, Sherman; Jr, Donald R. Deskins (20 July 2012). The African American Electorate. ISBN 978-0-87289-508-9.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Moore-kochlacs to Moralis".