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We are excited to share our upcoming events with you! Please see below for information on events, highlights, and updates.

NJYD Endorsement Party

Thank you to everyone who attended our NJYD Endorsement Party! We were thrilled to celebrate our candidates across the state and hear inspiring remarks from Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, and DNC Youth Coalitions Director Tylik McMillan!

This election season, we're proud to endorse and support 93 candidates across NJ who are pushing for progressive change in their respective communities! View the list here.

Now is the time to ensure your voice is heard! Help the candidates we have endorsed and supported! Join their teams, canvass for them, and most importantly, go out and vote! See below for our voter roadmap with more information on voting this election season.

On Saturday, September 21st, the New Jersey Young Democrats and Pennsylvania Young Democrats teamed up for an incredible PAYD & NJYD Joint Day of Action to get out the vote in Pennsylvania!

This election season is critical, and it was inspiring to see so many Young Democrats step up for candidates up and down the ballot. Your dedication is what drives our movement forward. Thank you to everyone who joined us, especially the NJ Young Dems who crossed state lines to make a difference!

A huge shoutout to NJYD President Fatima Heyward and PAYD President Hans van Mol for this energizing partnership. Additional thanks to Young Democrats of America Eastern Region VP Gabriela Koc and YDA Eastern Region Communications Director Benton for joining us on this fantastic crossover and our efforts on the ground!

Missed it? No worries! Join us for our next Day of Action in October for the Harris-Walz campaign — we’re ready to return to PA and make an even bigger impact! More information on this event can be found later in this newsletter.

Congratulations to our October Young Dem of the Month, Aden Savett! Aden's passion for politics started early with an internship at the Camden County Democratic Committee in his hometown of Cherry Hill at just 15. He quickly advanced throughout high school, interning with Senator James Beach, Congressman Donald Norcross, and serving as a campaign fellow on Andy Kim’s historic 2018 run for Congress.

While studying at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Aden gained further experience by interning with Governor Murphy’s communications team, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers Office of Federal Relations, and later the policy team at the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Before entering his senior year, Aden began working full-time as an aide to Assemblyman Herb Conaway. He was promoted to Chief of Staff after just a year, making him one of the youngest Chiefs in modern New Jersey history at the age of 22!

Since graduating, Aden has worked with Health Chairman Conaway to make healthcare in New Jersey more affordable and accessible for all. In his spare time, Aden has worked tirelessly to ensure Assemblyman Conaway is elected to succeed Congressman Kim in representing New Jersey’s Third Congressional District. Aden also likes to golf, cook, and play with his Mini Bernedoodle, Spencer.

Join us in celebrating Aden’s incredible dedication to public service and leadership!

Don't forget about the NJYD 2024 Voter Roadmap. The scenic route to making your voice heard in New Jersey!

Make note of these key dates:

Join the New Jersey Young Democrats, New Jersey High School Democrats, NJDSC Progressive Caucus and NJDSC Emerging Leaders Caucus, for this special virtual event featuring Congressman Jared Huffman to discuss the stakes for climate policy in this election! We'll cover the threat of Project 2025 and how young voters can drive action for environmental justice.

On Saturday, October 12th, members of the New Jersey Young Democrats had the honor of attending an inspiring rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, hosted by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Queen Latifah at Essex County College. The event brought together key figures such as Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Congressman Andy Kim, and other prominent New Jersey leaders.

Their powerful speeches emphasized the importance of the upcoming election and the need to continue fighting for progress. The stakes have never been higher, and we stand ready to do our part in securing a victory for the Harris-Walz ticket this November.

We have a big day of action planned for Saturday, October 26th to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz campaign in PA! Please join us for this very important day of action.

Please complete this short RSVP form by Friday, October 18th to help us plan ahead and determine our pick up locations for this crucial day of action!

Join the New Jersey Young Democrats for our NJYD League Breakfast on Thursday, November 21st at 10:30am in Atlantic City!

NJYD OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER!