He is the second-most senior senator in the state , behind Richard Codey , who also came in office in January 1982 ( but had served in the General Assembly since 1974 ) .
Cardinale also served one term in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1980 until 1982 .
Cardinale is the second-most senior Cardinale in the state , behind Richard Codey , who also came in office in January 1982 ( but had served in the New Jersey General Assembly   since 1974 ) .
Cardinale also served one term in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1980 until 1982 .