Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 6:32 PM

An unprecedented crisis demands leadership, shared sacrifice

  Democrat,   As we all grapple with the effects of the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that we are in an unprecedented situation. Now more than ever before, it’s essential that we have strong, clear direction from our leaders on the steps we can all take to reduce …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 9:34 PM

COVID-19 and news from around New Jersey - this week's Chairman's Update

       Democrat,   As we all deal with the effects of the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that this is a difficult time when we must look to our leaders to provide guidance and reassurance. At the same time, we continue the important work of electing Democrats to represen…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Trump Wants to Cut Social Security to Pay for More Tax Cuts for the Rich

  Democrat,     President Donald Trump and his Republican enablers have threatened to cut vital programs like Social Security and Medicare since the beginning of his presidency. Using coded language like “entitlements” -- intentionally obscuring the extremely popular program…

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  Jim McGreevey · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Radical Healing: From Trauma to Triumph

  Friends, Reentry is an idea whose time has come. New Jersey has long understood that addiction, incarceration, and a criminal record need not define the entirety of one’s life.   Trauma has tragically been a defining element in the lives of many of our 7,000 program partici…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Gov. Murphy is on the mend! This week’s Chairman’s Update

Read about Gov. Murphy's operation and recovery, a conference to support women in politics, and more in this week's Chairman's Update!        Democrat,   As the leader of our state and our party, Governor Phil Murphy means a lot to all of us and when he was diagnosed with early sta…

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  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 10:37 PM

What Super Tuesday means for NJ

  Friend,   By now, I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about Super Tuesday -- with record Democratic turnout in states like Virginia and Utah, voters are motivated like never before. No matter who you support for President, the energy and excitement that we’re seeing in Democrats a…

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  First Lady Tammy Murphy · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Big Goals

  Dear Friend,   We cannot understate the importance of this election year -- everything is on the line. But, I know that if we can galvanize the support of New Jerseyans who want to see our progress continue, we can make real change.  Democrats show no signs of slowing down …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 9:08 PM

A state budget that puts the middle class first -- this week’s Chairman’s Update!

On Tuesday Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his annual budget address to the state legislature where he laid out his spending priorities for the year. But that's not all that happened this week in New Jersey politics -- read the Chairman's Update for more information!        Democrat,   I…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Our budget will make real progress on property taxes

  Friend,   I just finished delivering my annual Budget Address, which outlined our administration’s priorities for the fiscal year. The message I delivered is clear: We're laser focused on continuing to make real progress against high property taxes, restoring New Jersey’s f…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Chairman's Update: We can't take our eyes off the ball

This has been an eventful week in politics, with the presidential primary continuing and the Trump administration caught in yet another abuse of power scandal involving political interference in the Justice Department.        Democrat,   It’s an exciting time to be a member of our p…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 10:15 PM

District Delegate Selection Deadline is March 9th!

Interested candidates must submit their “Statement of Candidacy” and “Pledge of Support” forms by March 9th, and file their nominating petitions by March 30th.   Friend, I would like to share two important deadlines for all Democrats interested in running as district delegate…

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  Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Celebrating Black History Month in NJ

The diverse, dynamic Democratic Party we know today grew from the contributions of generations of Black Americans.   Democrat,   Happy Black History Month!   The diverse, dynamic Democratic Party we know today grew from the contributions of generations of Black Americans. This…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Chairman's Update: Democrats are working hard on the priorities we share!

This has been an eventful week in politics, with the presidential primary continuing and the Trump administration caught in yet another abuse of power scandal involving political interference in the Justice Department.        Democrat,   This has been an eventful week in politics, w…

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  Vice Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Building our Democratic Party from the ground up

  Friend,   Right now, Democrats across the country are laser-focused on 2020, and rightfully so: this is one of the most important elections of our lifetime. I cannot understate how crucial it is for all of us to do whatever we can to defeat Donald Trump and his Republican e…

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  Chairman John Currie and Vice Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 3:54 PM

One of NJ’s most respected grassroots leaders is joining our team

  Fellow Democrat,   We are excited to announce that the New Jersey Democratic State Committee has welcomed Saily Avelenda, one of New Jersey’s most respected and dedicated grassroots progressive leaders, as our new Executive Director!    Under the leadership of Governor Murp…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Republican Senators failed to hold President Trump accountable

  Fellow Democrat,   Today is a dark day for our democracy.  Instead of holding President Trump accountable, Senate Republicans, with one exception, folded. Nearly all of them voted in lockstep to enable the President’s betrayal of our Constitution, our values, and our democr…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 11:31 PM

The state of our Union

  Friend,   Today, President Trump will deliver the annual State of the Union address to Congress. President Trump and his allies will tell another series of self-serving falsehoods.   In New Jersey, we know President Trump’s speech couldn’t be further from the truth.    Pres…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Democrats are working to defeat Trump, stop gun violence and support the middle class -- this week’s Chairman’s Update!

       Democrat,   With the impeachment proceedings continuing, it is more clear now than ever that the Republican Party has completely sold itself out to Donald Trump. Despite new bombshell evidence provided by former National Security Advisor John Bolton that the President withhe…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 9:06 PM

One day left

  Democrat,   Tomorrow is the last day of January: That means we have one day left to meet our first monthly fundraising deadline of 2020!  Right now, Democrats are on a roll -- we’re already building grassroots momentum for November. We’re entering the most important electio…

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  First Lady Tammy Murphy · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Help Democrats keep the progressive momentum alive!

  Friend,   When my husband became Governor of New Jersey, he made a promise to put ordinary New Jerseyans first, not the wealthy or well-connected. Since then, Democrats have been hard at work making good on that promise -- in just two years, we’ve passed over 600 bills to s…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 4:22 PM

We will vote out Trump and Rep. Van Drew

  Dear Friend,   Today, President Trump is rallying in Wildwood to support Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who promised to represent the people of the Second District of New Jersey with honesty and integrity. A year later, the Congressman has broken his promise by switching parties and s…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Trump is coming, and Democrats are working. Your weekly Chairman’s Update!

      Democrat,   While President Trump is busy coming to New Jersey to campaign for Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Democrats are working on important priorities. From Governor Murphy rebuilding NJ TRANSIT, to our state legislators fighting to lower prescription drug costs, to our members of …

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Join me for a Town Hall in Maplewood!

  Friend,   We hit the ground running in 2020. Last week, I laid out our road map for the year ahead with our State of the State Address. Just this month we’ve passed bills codifying the protections of the Affordable Care Act at the state level, providing funding for women's …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Jeff Van Drew is bringing Trump to NJ

   Friend,   If there is one thing New Jerseyans have made clear since 2016, it’s this: President Trump’s corrupt agenda is not welcome in our state. Now, Rep. Jeff Van Drew is bringing Trump right to our doorstep.  Next week in Wildwood, Rep. Van Drew and President Trump are…

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  Vice Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 3:01 PM

NJ Can’t Trust Christie-Republican Jack Ciattarelli

   Fellow Democrat,   Republican Jack Ciattarelli just announced that he will challenge Governor Phil Murphy in next year’s election. But it’s clear that Ciattarelli, who fully supported Chris Christie's disastrous agenda while he was in Trenton, is the exact opposite of the …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 3:01 PM

The Trump impeachment trial begins today

  Democrat,   Today is a landmark day for our democracy. For only the third time in our country’s history, the Senate will begin a formal impeachment trial.  Each and every Senator took an oath to act as a fair and impartial juror during this trial. The coming weeks will test…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 10:33 PM

2020 is in full swing! Read about the State of the State, Democratic Unity and More

      Democrat,   The calendar has flipped to 2020 and this week has been a busy time in New Jersey politics, from Governor Murphy delivering his State of the State address to Senator Booker ending his presidential campaign, and much more. Read more below for our weekly recap.    …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 10:22 PM

No matter who your candidate is, we can’t afford 4 more years of Trump

  Democrat,   As Democrats, we stand for a better future for each and every one of us. No matter who your favorite candidate for president is, we’re all united around a vision for a country with a level playing field.    That’s why we cannot afford to let our differences defi…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 9:21 PM

The State of our State

  Fellow Democrat,   This afternoon, I had the privilege of delivering my second State of the State address. I’m always glad to begin the new year on a high note, and this year brings many opportunities for optimism about the future of our state.    As the new year unfolds, o…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 11, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Thank you for helping me continue to lead our party forward.

  Democrat,   It is a tremendous honor to once again be voted as Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, and it is humbling to have the opportunity to continue leading our party through the crucial 2020 election year.      From electing Governor Murphy, Senato…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Leadership elections, standing up to Trump, new committee chair and more -- this week’s Chairman's Update!

      Democrat,   As we move past the holidays and into the New Year, our Democratic Party is energized, unified and ready to stand up to Donald Trump and his Republican enablers. Read more about what Democrats are up to in this week’s update.     On Saturday the Democratic St…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 3:06 PM

President Trump and Jeff Van Drew rally in Wildwood this month

  Democrat,   With the impeachment process continuing to unfold in Washington and unrest in the Middle East, the last thing President Trump should be focused on is coming to New Jersey to campaign for Jeff Van Drew. Doing so speaks to President Trump’s misplaced priorities an…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 3, 2020 at 10:51 PM

It’s 2020 and Democrats are taking office throughout NJ

     Democrat,   The first week of the new year is always an exciting time in politics, with victorious candidates from the past election being sworn-in to office to begin their new terms representing their constituents. Many of the officials being sworn-in are Democrats who won se…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Reflecting on a big year for NJ Democrats

  Democrats,    As we enter into a new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that we accomplished in 2019, and look ahead to all of the exciting things that lie ahead of us in 2020. To say the past two years have been a tremendous success for our Democratic Party …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Our Party is Unified Heading into 2020

     Democrat,   Last week was full of major highlights for our New Jersey Democratic State Committee that show one thing: that we are unified and ready for the incredibly consequential Presidential Election year that is right around the corner. In one of the clearest signs of Demo…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 1:45 AM

NJ’s Democratic Members vote YES on impeachment

  Democrat,   Today was a test of our Democracy. It was also a test of those who we have elected to represent us. I am so proud that New Jersey’s House Democrats have chosen to defend our Constitution and our values by holding President Trump accountable for his blatant corru…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 3:16 PM

ICYMI: Governor Murphy talks Van Drew betrayal on CNN

  Democrat,   Rep. Jeff Van Drew made the decision to abandon our party, our values, and our Constitution to score political points with Donald Trump. This week, Governor Murphy went live on CNN to talk about Rep. Van Drew’s party switch and how we will work to bring real Dem…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 1:05 AM

Rep. Van Drew has chosen his political career over our Constitution

  Democrat,   By switching to the Republican Party, Jeff Van Drew has chosen his political career over our Constitution. Despite knowing full well that the President has abused the powers of his office, Congressman Van Drew is now willing to enable Donald Trump just to try to…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 9:46 PM

A tragic week in New Jersey

    Democrat,   This week a tragedy came to our doorstep, with the devastating shooting in Jersey City shaking us all to the core. At the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, we place the highest possible value on the diversity that makes our state so unique, and we stand with th…

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 5:46 PM

I’m a Jersey guy

  Friend,   I grew up in Harrington Park and went to high school in Old Tappan. While I was in law school, I returned to Jersey, moving to the Central Ward of Newark to fight slumlords and help families stay in their homes. I began my career right here, and there’s no place I…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 10:21 PM

Fighting voter suppression across the country

  Democrat,   Governor Murphy and Stacey Abrams are joining together to make sure every voice can be heard.   This week Governor Phil Murphy and the Democratic Governors Association, in partnership with the voting rights group Fair Fight, founded by Stacey Abrams, launched Ev…

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  Chairman John Currie and Vice Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Congratulations, Governor Murphy!

  Democrat,   This is a win-win. This is a proud and important moment for New Jersey and our Democratic Party.   This week, Governor Phil Murphy was just elected to serve as the Chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Not only is this a great achievement for our state …

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  Phil and Tammy Murphy · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 4:02 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

  Dear friends,  Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on the blessings we have received and to give back to those in need. Along with our children Josh, Emma, Charlie and Sam, we want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and express how thankful we truly are to serve as y…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

November 23, 2019 at 12:06 AM

Weekly Update: Friend, 2020 is almost here.

    Democrat,   As we move closer to the Holiday Season, our New Jersey Democratic State Committee is transitioning our efforts fully into helping our party succeed in the 2020 elections.   The Presidential election year of 2020 is right around the corner, and it has never been …

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  Vice Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Democrats took Somerset County by storm!

  Fellow Democrats,   I couldn’t be more proud of what Democrats accomplished this month! We expanded our progressive movement into areas that have long been held by Republicans and came out on top in a number of tough re-election races.    Out of all the incredible wins, I’m…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Weekly Update: Friend, we’re proud of what Democrats accomplished this November!

   Democrat,   Now that we are over a week removed from Election Day and all of the mail-in and provisional ballots have been counted and the results certified, I could not be more proud of the results: Democrats won big in many traditionally Republican areas and flipped long-held …

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