Before his election the Senate, Suliga served in the New Jersey General Assembly, the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature, from 1994 to 2001 and was a member of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1988 to 1990. He was the Linden City Treasurer at the time of his death.
Before becoming a senator, Suliga held positions in New Jersey's government. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1994 to 2001 and on the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1988 to 1990.  He was also Linden City Treasurer at the time of his death.