Cowan 's first run for political office was in 1973 , when he lost an election for a seat on the Jersey City City Council . He was first elected in 1977 and served as Assemblyman for three terms from 1978 until 1984 . He served in the State Senate from 1984 until 1994 . Cowan was a delegate to the 1992 Democratic National Convention
1992 Democratic National Convention
1992 Democratic National Convention
Thomas F. Cowan