John Adler
John Adler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Saxton |
| Succeeded by | Jon Runyan |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 14, 1992 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Lee B. Laskin |
| Succeeded by | James Beach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Herbert Adler August 23, 1959 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 2011 (aged 51) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Complications from staphylococcal infection |
| Resting place | Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill Township |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shelley Levitan |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Herbert Adler (August 23, 1959 – April 4, 2011) was an American lawyer, politician and a member of the Democratic Party who served for one term as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2009 until 2011. Prior to joining Congress, Adler was a member of the New Jersey Senate from 1992 to 2009.
Only a few months after leaving the House, Adler unexpectedly died after suffering from endocarditis as a result of getting a staphylococcal infection.