The New Jersey Young?Democrats are excited to share this month's upcoming events with you!

Please see the new information and updates below. We wish to count on your presence at these exciting events!

New Jersey Primary Election

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 is New Jersey Primary Election Day!?You may vote in person at your polling place, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day, June 8.

Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities. Registered voters can apply for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot.?

Please visit?Vote.NJ.Gov?to check your voter registration status and for more information.

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New Jersey Young Democrats Caucus?Summit

The New Jersey Young Democrats is proud to bring you a summit to learn more about our statewide caucuses! Learn more about our caucuses' initiatives, upcoming events, and how to get involved. Register here.

After registering, you will receive the meeting links and more information in a follow-up email closer to the date.

Please see below for the schedule.

4-5pm:

Pre-Event & Welcome

5-6pm:

Black Caucus

College Caucus

Disabilities Caucus

Jewish Caucus

Labor Caucus

Latino Caucus

6-7pm:

LGBTQ Caucus

High School Caucus

South Asian Caucus

Military and Veterans Caucus

Women's Caucus

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Pride Month Discussion

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee LGBTQ Caucus?and the New Jersey Young Democrats invite you to a discussion on Pride!?Join special guest City of Bordentown Mayor Jennifer Sciortino, Candidate for PA House District 182 Jonathan D.Lovitz, and Candidate for Morris County Commissioner T.C Mccourt. To register, email?[email protected]

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Virtual Juneteenth Event

In honor of Juneteenth, join the NJYD Black Caucus and special guests on June 17th at 6pm for a discussion on the history of Juneteenth and how increased attention to it over the past few years has helped shed light on recent developments on race in America.?Register here.

Panelists include: Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, Dr. Stephanie James Harris.

Moderators: NJYD President Fatima Heyward and NJYD Black Caucus Chair Brittany S. Hale

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June Young Dem of the Month!

Meet our June Young Dem of the Month, Ahmet Akdag! Ahmet serves as?Secretary to Passaic County Young Democrats, Passaic County Democratic Committee Member, and Volunteer Training Captain for NJ for Biden. In 2019, he joined the newly formed Democratic Muslim Caucus.

He is an undergraduate student at the Harvard Extension School, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Government. He works as a business management and strategy consultant at a firm he founded. He also works as the Executive Director of the Common Security Corp. non-profit, which is focused on domestic human security.?Congratulations Ahmet, continue to shoot for the stars!?

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Do you know a young dem that should get recognized for their hard work and contributions to the community??Nominate a "Young Dem of the Month" by?clicking here.

Yours in Action,

New Jersey Young Democrats
http://www.njyoungdems.com/