Sterley Stanley (born June 24, 1966)[1] is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 18th district.

Born in Karnataka, India, Stanley emigrated as a child to Brooklyn,[2] where he graduated from Xaverian High School in 1984.

[4] Prior to entering politics, he worked in the insurance and financial services industry.

[5][6] Stanley is the first Asian-American legislator to be elected to represent the 18th Legislative district, which is home to the largest concentration of Asian Americans in New Jersey and the highest concentration of Indian Americans in the United States.

[4] Committee assignments for the 2024—2025 Legislative Session are:[1] New Jersey's 18th Legislative District represents the Middlesex County municipalities of East Brunswick, Edison, Highland Park, Metuchen, Milltown, South Plainfield and South River.