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Anthony M. Bucco

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Anthony M. Bucco is a Republican member of the New Jersey State Senate representing the 25th Legislative District (Morris and Passaic counties) and the Senate Republican Leader since 2023. He previously served in the General Assembly from 2010 to 2019.

State legislator (2019 to present)Also known as Tony BuccoWebsite (opens in a new tab)
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What we have documented

We have documented 2 statements by Anthony M. Bucco, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Anthony M. Bucco

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Anthony M. Bucco

Role at the time: Senate Republican Leader in the New Jersey Senate

Condemned

Statement summary

Senate Republican Leader Anthony Bucco called Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation an unfortunate but necessary first step. He asked when the allegations were first discovered and who in the administration knew, and demanded release of all related records, reports and internal communications with minimal redactions.

“But now that the Lieutenant Governor has agreed to resign, there is no reason to hide behind secrecy.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Legislative leaders agree Caldwell had to resign, split over Sherrill’s handling · New Jersey GlobeArticle text, September 25, 2026
Why we used this label

The case asks whether Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell should resign after the investigation's findings and Gov. Sherrill's call for him to leave office. Bucco called the resignation necessary, which agrees with that call. His demands about what the governor's administration knew concern a separate question, so they do not change the label. We labeled it Condemned.

Read statementFull case: Should Dale Caldwell resign as New Jersey's lieutenant governor after the investigation's findings?
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Anthony M. Bucco

Role at the time: Senate Republican Leader, in a press statement

Condemned

Response to this claim

Lt. Gov. Caldwell's resignation is "necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents" because the investigation substantiated serious, repeated violations of state policy.

“It is deeply disappointing that today’s report has confirmed and substantiated the ethics complaints and harassment allegations against Lt. Gov. Caldwell. This situation has gone on for far too long, and if he doesn’t agree to resign, the Legislature should follow the necessary protocols to resolve this matter once and for all.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Bucco Statement on Latest News Regarding Investigation into Dale Caldwell · InsiderNJFull statement dated September 24, 2026
Why we used this label

Relative to the report's findings and the call for Caldwell's resignation, Bucco treats the findings as confirming the allegations and presses for Caldwell's departure, by resignation or legislative action. That is express criticism of the conduct and support for removal, so condemns applies.

Read statementFull case: Should Dale Caldwell resign as New Jersey's lieutenant governor after the investigation's findings?

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