Peter J. Genova (born June 17, 1944) is an American Republican Party politician who was elected to two full terms in the New Jersey General Assembly, serving in office from 1985 to 1990, where he represented the 21st Legislative District.
[1] Genova was elected to a full term in the Assembly together with running mate Chuck Hardwick in 1985, defeating Democrats Livio Mancino and Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. Genova and Hardwick ran successfully together again in 1987, defeating challengers Robert Blitz and Brian W.
[3] After Genova stepped aside from running for re-election, Hardwick was chosen by acclamation at a July 1989 special convention of Republican county committee members to fill the now-vacant ballot spot.
[6] In September 1987, a bill proposed by Genova to establish a cabinet-level department for services related to veterans passed in the Assembly by a 71-2 margin.
[7] A bill sponsored by Genova in 1988 would charge with disorderly conduct anyone who donated blood while knowing that they were infected with HIV or other communicable diseases.