has one senator and two members of the New Jersey General Assembly. The other representatives from the 2nd Legislative District for the 2016-2017 (217th) Legislative Session are: Assemblyman Chris A. Brown (R) Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D) Electoral history Death Whelan died on August 22, 2017 at age 68 from a heart attack at his home in Atlantic City. Whelan was survived by his wife Kathy Whelan and his son Richard Whelan. Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall was officially dedicated to his memory. References External links State Senator Jim Whelan's Legislative web page, New Jersey Legislature New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 State Senator James 'Jim' Whelan, Project Vote Smart |- |- 1948 births 2017 deaths Politicians from Philadelphia American male swimmers Mayors of Atlantic City, New Jersey Democratic Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly New Jersey city council members Democratic Party New Jersey state senators Temple University alumni 21st-century American politicians