Hi John — We are sorry to share the sad news that longtime Democratic activist and leader Marianne McConnell passed away earlier this month at age 82. Marianne graduated from Rutgers with a nursing degree and later earned a law degree at Seton Hall. She had a long, successful career as an attorney, including as the Assistant Vice President for Government Relations at Beneficial Finance; a public defender; and working for the state in the Victims of Crime Compensation Board and the Department of Health. 

A dedicated Democrat, she was Vice Chair of the Morris County Democratic Committee; President of the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey; President of the New Jersey League of Women Voters; a Commissioner on the Morris County Board of Taxation; and a member of the Madison Board of Health. Marianne also ran for council in Randolph and held annual fundraising picnics in her backyard. We appreciate her many years of commitment and service and offer our condolences to her family and friends. In her memory, contributions can be made to the Public Broadcasting Service; National Public Radio; or the American Civil Liberties Union.

Our Gubernatorial Town Hall series continues at the County College of Morris this Saturday, Feb. 1, with the Mayors -- Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop and Sean Spiller -- starting at 10 a.m. We'll have bagels and coffee for this event.

We wrap up our series on Monday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., with Rep. Josh Gottheimer and 7 p.m., with former state Senator Steve Sweeney. Thank you Sussex County Democratic Committee for your partnership! Recordings of Town Halls will be available starting next week.

ART OF APPRECIATION - It was great to see a big crowd on Sunday at our photo exhibition and reception to thank the humble, talented photographer John Hester! We are so grateful to John for the long hours he volunteers to cover our rallies, events and canvass launches.

View Photo Gallery here.

CANDIDATE WORKSHOPS

Every Tuesday evening in February, Elect Women NJ is hosting FREE workshops for potential candidates.

This is a great opportunity to learn from elected officials and  political operatives about  messaging, fundraising, field organizing and more!

RUN FOR SOMETHING 

Fed up with the news cycle? Then, Do Something! We would love to connect with you about running for local, county or higher office either this year or in the future. It's important to have a Name on the Ballot in every town. Contact us.

GALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATION

We are excited to support Elect Women NJ's  5th Annual Galentine’s Day celebration on Feb. 13, at 6 p.m., in our Morristown Office, 11 Washington Street! Join Elect Women NJ and their mission to empower women, break barriers and elect more women to office. Together, we’ll toast to friendship, progress and a stronger future. 

Morris County Democratic Committee
11 Washington St
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States

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