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Democrat,
This week, we lost a beloved leader, Governor Richard Codey.
Governor Codey’s legacy in New Jersey touches every corner of the state and his impact will continue for years to come. He was our longest serving lawmaker, and in that time, there was never an idle year. Whether he was an assemblyman, state senator, state senate president, or governor, Codey’s convictions delivered results.
We live healthier lives as a result of his ban on smoking indoors and his fight for better access to mental health care. We can enjoy cheering on our favorite football teams, may it be the Jets or the Giants, at Metlife because of his dealmaking.
He mentored generations of leaders throughout our state, underscoring honesty, standing by your beliefs, and fighting as hard for others as you do for your family. We will all miss Governor Codey.
One of his mentees was our soon to be sworn-in governor, Mikie Sherrill. We are all looking forward to her inauguration on Tuesday, January 20.
Before that day comes, we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day. In a time of great turmoil in our country, the practices of Dr. King of civil disobedience and caring for our neighbors must be utilized. If you’re able, take the time on Monday to give back to your community through an act of service. Make your voice heard and stand up for those who are voiceless. We must recognize our collective power and believe a better future is possible if we fight for it.
— Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr.
The Sherrill Transition
With Inauguration Day just around the corner, Governor-elect Sherrill announced a few more cabinet nominations who will help her deliver on making our state an even better, more affordable place to live and raise a family.
The nominees to lead departments across her administration include:
* Victoria L. Kuhn [[link removed]] , Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
* Christine Norbut Beyer [[link removed]] , Interim Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families
* Rosalie Johnson [[link removed]] , Chief Administrator of the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
* Tom Hauck [[link removed]] , Director of Homeland Security
* Susan Ochs [[link removed]] , Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance
* Dr. Raynard Washington [[link removed]] , Commissioner of Department of Health
* Ed Potosnak [[link removed]] , Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
* Edward D. Wengryn [[link removed]] , Secretary of Agriculture
* Lily Laux [[link removed]] , Commissioner of Education
* Evan Weiss [[link removed]] , CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Get ICE Out of New Jersey
Last week, ICE agents in Minneapolis, sent by the Trump administration, shot and killed Renee Good in broad daylight and proceeded to terrorize the city at schools and throughout communities.
ICE is not keeping communities safe as they claim; they are inciting violence and chaos. Trump’s immigration policies are cruel, divisive, and do nothing to actually address the issue.
This week, ICE agents came to New Jersey, conducting a raid in Morristown, arresting a high school student and leaving a six year old girl by herself after taking her father. The town was not notified these agents were coming, instead they came into Morristown and took our neighbors away.
New Jersey is stronger because of our diversity and vast immigrant communities. We won’t back down from standing up for our neighbors and condemning these cruel raids.
We don’t want ICE in our state. As leaders in Minnesota have said, leave us alone.
Voter Resources
There is a special election coming up in the new year to decide who will fill Governor-elect Sherrill’s open congressional seat for NJ-11. Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
The primary for the special election will be held on February 5, 2026 . There will be early in-person voting available January 29 through February 3, 2026.
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is January 29, 2026.
The special general election will be held on April 16, 2026 . There will be early in-person voting available April 6 through April 14, 2026.
The deadline to register to vote for the general special election is March 26, 2026. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is April 9, 2026.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Below are a few upcoming events, including one focused on honoring servicemembers, veterans, and their families throughout our state.
Community Celebration in Honor of Our Veterans [[link removed]]
Wednesday, January 28
6:00 PM
Interfaith Committee Virtual Monthly Prayer Series [[link removed]]
Wednesday, February 4
6:30 PM
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