Friend,

Last night in New York, some incredible candidates proved that our progressive fight is a movement not to be taken lightly. 

My fellow Brand New Congress candidate Jamaal Bowman, principal, activist, and progressive fighter, seems to have won his primary against incumbent Representative Eliot Engel. I congratulate him and celebrate him for fighting for his community — and winning.

Also in the Bronx, Ritchie Torres, who stands to be the first openly gay Black Congressman, also seems to be beating Rev. Ruben Diaz, a right-wing “Democrat” with a homophobic past. Lawyer and activist Mondaire Jones, a progressive champion, appears to be joining Torres as the first openly gay Black Congressman, beating out his corporate-funded opponents.

This is all to say — real, tangible progressive change is not only possible, but it’s coming to Washington. And I couldn’t be more excited to join Jamaal, Ritchie, and Mondaire in Congress. We need to show the Democratic establishment that a new wave of progressive leadership is coming, and it’s powered by the people. 

These campaigns had the people behind them. To win on July 7th, we need you behind our campaign to beat Bill Pascrell. Can you chip in $9 to show that New Jersey’s 9th district wants change?

Once again, congratulations to Jamaal, Ritchie, and Mondaire, and I can’t wait to see you all in Washington.

In solidarity,

Zina Spezakis

ZINA SPEZAKIS FOR CONGRESS

400 TENAFLY ROAD #695

TENAFLY, NJ 07670