Democrat, It’s been a week and a half since the 2022 NJDSC Convention Road Trip and we are all still feeling the enthusiasm and motivation we experienced from meeting with our Democratic community across New Jersey - and hope you are too!
We want to thank our incredible sponsors ActBlue, Market Street Strategies, Ngpvan, Round World Consulting, and The BGill Group for making our Road Trip weekend possible.
This year’s theme was Road Trip: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going. Traveling the state allowed us to connect with Democratic voters in multiple communities while celebrating New Jersey’s unique history and charting a course to a more progressive future. Here’s a brief recap of our incredible four-day NJDSC Road Trip:
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Convention weekend kicked off in Bergen County at our Welcome Brunch held at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. Chairman Jones, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Speaker Craig Couglin, Bergen County Chairman Paul Juliano, and Passaic County Chairman John Currie spoke to guests about how we can come together in order to win in November’s critical midterm election. |
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That evening, our Latino Caucus hosted a virtual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration where attendees heard from State Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Latino Caucus Chair (and Hunterdon County Chair) Arlene Quinoñes-Perez, Caucus Co Vice Chairs Maria Del Cid and Cristina Pinzon, Congressional Candidate for NJ’s 8th district, Rob Menendez, activist Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, Morris County Democrats Chairwoman Amalia Duarte, and digital storyteller Sara Mora about the power of the Latino vote. Senator Bob Menendez, who couldn’t attend live, sent in a video commemorating the achievements and work of the New Jersey Latino community:
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The final event of our first day was a virtual meet and greet hosted by Team Coalitions! It was great getting to hear from our caucus leaders about the important work being done to mobilize our communities. |
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Friday, our NJDSC Road Trip took us to the historic Masonic Temple in our capital city of Trenton for the Congressional Luncheon. The luncheon was the showpiece of our convention and it not only highlighted our amazing congressional delegation, but it also gave NJDSC an opportunity to highlight our Youth Leaders throughout the state. Each Member of Congress and congressional candidate was introduced by a Youth Leader. We could not be prouder of your young leaders!
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Friday afternoon we hosted a series of training sessions, that were able to be attended in-person or virtually, on Campaigning 101, Fundraising, and Political Communications. Thank you to all our incredible panelists for sharing your expertise and strengthening our campaigning skills! |
Day 3 in Essex and Somerset Counties
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The third day of our 2022 convention was a Day of Action, with the March to ROEvember in Montclair, where we heard from diverse voices on what this election means for reproductive freedom. We encouraged every member to march and then canvass for a candidate. |
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We spent Saturday evening celebrating our NJDSC caucuses that are doing the important work of ensuring that the voices and concerns of every New Jerseyan are being heard and represented. Thanks to Somerset County for hosting us! |
Day 4 in Atlantic and Monmouth Counties
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Everyone was up bright and early on Sunday, the final day of the NJDSC Road Trip, for the Blueberry Breakfast in Hammonton - the blueberry capital of the world! Attendees heard from Chairman Jones, Tim Alexander, Congressional candidate for NJ-2, and Middlesex County Commissioner and NJDSC Secretary Clary Azcona-Barber. |
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Sunday afternoon we headed over to Asbury Park for the State Committee Meeting where NJDSC’s Chief Operating Officer, Margaret Martin, was honored by Governor Murphy and Chairman Jones for her 20 YEARS of dedication to NJ Dems. We love you Ms. Margaret! We also heard from Chairman Currie, who wasn’t able to attend but sent a heartfelt message to Ms. Margaret, and from Democratic National Committee Chairman, Jaime Harrison, who sent New Jersey well wishes.
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Convention weekend closed out with a cocktail party at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel where Democrats from across the state were welcomed to meet and mingle with local leaders and celebrate all that NJ Dems have accomplished for our state - and country.
Thanks to everyone who gathered with us throughout New Jersey! |
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