Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Important COVID-19 Updates from Governor Murphy

  Friend,   Today Governor Phil Murphy made an announcement that I believe will provide some much needed hope to all of us. State parks will be reopened and county parks and golf courses will have the option to reopen starting this Saturday, May 2nd, with strict social distan…

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  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 7:03 PM

The Road Back: How We Will Safely Reopen New Jersey

  Friend,   The past few months have been a time of great personal sacrifice for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every single New Jerseyan -- whether you or a loved one have had to confront the illness directly, or you are facing financial challenges, or you hav…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Well wishes, polling update, and more

       Democrat,   Even though many of our family, community and religious cherished traditions have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we must take time to celebrate our diverse brothers and sisters in the Democratic Party whenever we can. This week marked the beginning of Ra…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 12:17 AM

Mitch McConnell wants to let NJ go bankrupt. Gov. Murphy says NO.

  Democrat,   Today, Republicans in Washington reached a new low. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested that states like New Jersey should be allowed to go bankrupt instead of receiving the support they need from the federal government.  Governor Phil Murphy did no…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Chairman’s Update: We’re in this together

       Democrat,   As we continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all being tested every day. From dealing with health challenges for ourselves or loved ones, to job losses or businesses being threatened and much more, we have never seen anything like this in our life…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Important COVID-19 Updates from Gov. Murphy

  Friend,   We’ve all had to make major changes to our daily lives to comply with social distancing orders put into effect by Governor Phil Murphy to keep us all safe. The data is starting to show that our collective effort is paying off by reducing the spread of COVID-19, be…

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  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Checking in

Friend, How are you? I wanted to check in to see how you and your family are doing.   Friend,   How are you? I wanted to check in to see how you and your family are doing. I know that this is not the position many of us expected to be in at the beginning of 2020, but here we a…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Chairman’s Update: Happy Holidays, Primary Election Pushed Back to July

       Democrat,   As we look forward to Easter and enjoy the Passover holiday, of course this year’s celebrations are dramatically different than what we are used to. We can’t see our cherished family and friends and we can’t observe the religious and community traditions we all l…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Gov. Murphy Announces Primary Election Delay Until July 7

  Democrat,   In an effort to protect New Jersey residents and reduce the risk of COVID-19/Coronavirus exposure, Governor Phil Murphy announced today that New Jersey’s upcoming Primary Election will be delayed until Tuesday, July 7. This is a smart, common sense measure that …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Stay Informed and Get Involved

       Democrat,   While we continue to stay home and follow the recommendations of Governor Phil Murphy and public health experts, many people are looking for ways to do more to help. This week, Governor Murphy announced an executive order to encourage residents to donate blood du…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 3:03 PM

The Latest COVID-19 Updates from Gov. Murphy

  Democrat,   Governor Phil Murphy is continuing to update New Jersey residents each and every day with the latest on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share some of the latest developments with you to make sure you are kept up to date. Remember, you…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Chairman’s Update: COVID-19 Demands Strong Leadership

       Democrat,   The COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally altered our lives and put many of us or our neighbors in health danger or financial peril. It’s a time that demands strong leadership at all levels of government, from local mayors who have gone above and beyond…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Gov. Murphy Launches COVID-19 Jobs Portal

  Democrat,   It’s my hope that you and your family are safe and healthy during this difficult time, and that you have the financial resources to continue staying home and following social distancing directives. Unfortunately, many of our friends and neighbors are being negat…

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  Rep. Frank Pallone · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 7:04 PM

10 Years of Affordable Health Coverage

  Friend,   This week marks the ten year anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law -- ten years of expanding health coverage for millions of Americans, ten years of lowering health care costs, and ten years of protecting patients fro…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 10:05 PM

COVID-19 Update from Gov. Murphy

  Democrat,   Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced a statewide “Stay at Home” order and closed all non-essential businesses today, all in his efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19/Coronavirus. These actions are not taken lightly, but they are essential to make sure we “…

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 8:46 PM

This week’s Chairman’s Update: Responses to COVID-19

       Democrat,   Governor Murphy and his administration are continuing to respond to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic by announcing new social distancing policies, business closures and more. The goal is to “flatten the curve” of new cases by isolating people from each other in …

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  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Changes in Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order on Upcoming Elections

  Democrat,   We at the NJDSC are announcing two new actions intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus. These steps are being taken in accordance with an Executive Order announced by Governor Phil Murphy regarding upcoming elections.    NJDSC is waiving the signat…

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  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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