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  Cory Booker · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 1:32 PM

New Jersey is leading the way

An update in our fight to end intergenerational poverty     Democrat — Intergenerational poverty has created a severe wealth gap between Black and white families in the United States: today, the median white family has almost ten times the wealth of the median Black family. …
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 7, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Happy Labor Day

    Democrat,    Happy Labor Day! As we celebrate this national holiday, let's especially keep in mind all of the essential workers who have remained the backbone of our state and our nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have risked their lives in order to provide cruc…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Indoor dining resumes, New Jersey Public Schools ranked best in America and more in this week's Chairman's Update

        Democrat, As Labor Day approaches, I hope that you and your family are able to enjoy this end of Summer holiday in a safe, responsible manner. Our state has come a long way since the unofficial start of the season on Memorial Day, when we were just coming out of the grip of…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Once again, NJ’s public schools are ranked the best in the nation

    Democrat,  When we think about all the reasons why we love living in New Jersey, the list can get pretty long. Whether it’s the shore, the pizza and the bagels or the great towns and cities, it can be hard to keep track sometimes of our favorites. But one other factor is…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Governor Murphy announces plan to reopen indoor dining in NJ Restaurants this Friday

    Democrat,  Today, Governor Murphy announced that restaurants statewide will be able to open for indoor dining at 25% capacity with social distancing guidelines in place, beginning this Friday September 4th.    Governor Murphy also increased the capacity limits of certain…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Fabiana Pierre-Louis makes NJ history and more -- this week's Chairman's Update

        Democrat, Believe it or not, the Summer is winding down and Labor Day is around the corner. For NJDSC that only means one thing -- kicking it into even higher gear to help elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, re-elect Cory Booker and our outstanding Congressional delegation, …
  Amy Kennedy · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Van Drew’s payback was last night, but ours will be in November

Back in December 2019, Jeff Van Drew betrayed our state, our district and our values by switching parties and pledging his “undying support” to Donald Trump instead of the South Jersey families that he was elected to represent.     Democrat,  Back in December 2019, Jeff Van D…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
August 21, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Trump's attack on VBM, DNC in Review, and more in this week's Chairman's Update

        Democrat, This has been a truly extraordinary week. Our Democratic Party is united like never before and we showed it during the Democratic National Convention, with leaders from across the ideological and political spectrum rallying behind Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. I kn…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 10:03 PM

America’s Promise -- Thursday NJ Recap and Nightly Preview!

Tonight the DNC continues under the theme “Leadership Matters.”   Democrat,     Each morning of the Convention, our delegates gather virtually via Zoom to hear from members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, as well as other special guests.  Today, they heard from Go…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
August 19, 2020 at 11:37 PM

A More Perfect Union -- Wednesday NJ Recap and Nightly Preview!

Tonight the DNC continues under the theme “Leadership Matters.”   Democrat,     Yesterday was jam packed with great events, panels and speeches at Day Two of the Democratic National Convention. The DNC Trans Delegation awarded the late Barbara "Babs" Siperstein, a groundbreak…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
August 17, 2020 at 8:47 PM

We the People -- Monday NJ Convention Recap and Nightly Preview!

The DNC will kick off with the theme “We the People.”   Democrat,     Each morning of the Convention, our delegates gather virtually via Zoom to hear from members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, as well as other special guests.  Today, they heard from Governor Ph…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
August 17, 2020 at 1:48 PM

The 2020 Democratic National Convention Starts Today!

Today is the start of the 2020 Democratic National Convention!   Democrat,   Today is the start of the 2020 Democratic National Convention! Not only will the DNC formally nominate the next President and Vice President of the United States, our party has also lined up a stella…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Chairman’s Update: Historic Presidential Ticket, Voting and Schools Update and More

        Democrat, This week Joe Biden made history by selecting Kamala Harris as his running mate, and the announcement has Democrats from around New Jersey and the country fired up and ready to win in November. You can see reactions to the pick from Governor Murphy and myself here…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 9:46 PM

2020 Spotlight: Rupande Mehta is giving Democrats a real chance in LD-25

While we are all focused on electing Joe Biden as our next President and sending Democratic majorities with him to Congress, we also can’t forget about crucial down ballot races throughout our state.   Democrat, While we are all focused on electing Joe Biden as our next Presid…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 3:03 PM

NJ Supreme Court Denies NJ GOP’s Plot to Fire Essential Workers

While we are all focused on electing Joe Biden as our next President and sending Democratic majorities with him to Congress, we also can’t forget about crucial down ballot races throughout our state.   Democrat, Yesterday, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the …
  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Kamala Harris is the exact right person for the job.

  Friend,   Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris reflects how far our society has come, and I have no doubt that she is the exact right person to step into this crucial leadership role at one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history. Every day, Joe Biden revea…
  NJ Democrats · [email protected]
August 10, 2020 at 8:17 PM

The DNC is Next Week -- Will You Commit to Watching?

The 2020 Democratic National Convention is only one week away! In just seven days, the Democratic Party will formally nominate the next President and Vice President of the United States.   Democrat,   The 2020 Democratic Convention is only one week away! In just seven days, th…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Chairman’s Update: DNC Update, Andy Kim Spotlight, and more

        Democrat, While this year’s Democratic National Convention will be different from previous events due to COVID-19, I am no less excited to report that our New Jersey delegation has now been selected and the full list of delegates is available on our website. Our delegation …
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM

2020 Spotlight: Andy Kim is Working Hard for South Jersey

When Democratic candidates swept into office two years ago and took control of the House of Representatives, one of the closest races in the entire country happened right here in Burlington and Ocean counties.   Democrat,   When Democratic candidates swept into office two year…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Todos Con Biden -- Join us for a Virtual Roundtable Event

Join us tomorrow, August 7th, at 11:30 am for a Virtual roundtable event with some of New Jersey’s Latino leaders to discuss Former Vice President Joe Biden’s plan to invest in Latino communities.   Team,   Join us tomorrow, August 7th, at 11:30 am for a Virtual roundtable eve…
  NJ Democrats · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Join our day of action tomorrow

We’re counting on your help to win big in New Jersey this November.   Team,   It may be hard to believe, but tomorrow we’ll be only 90 days away from Election Day. This election will be here before we know it. That means we have less than three months to do everything we can t…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 3, 2020 at 4:53 PM

NJ Republicans Say “It’s Really Not Up to Me” to Solve NJ’s Financial Crisis

It’s a shameful pattern. From Donald Trump to Trenton Republicans, the GOP refuses to act responsibly or take any accountability in the middle of a pandemic.   Democrat,   It’s a shameful pattern. From Donald Trump to Trenton Republicans, the GOP refuses to act responsibly or …
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Chairman’s Update: Governor Murphy Updates, 2020 Spotlight, and more

        Democrat, As we move deeper into the summer months, we are all beginning to look forward to the General Election in November. We all need to be ready to do whatever we can to defeat Donald Trump and end the nightmare of the last four years. We may be up in the polls, but we…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 5:32 PM

2020 Spotlight: Amy Kennedy is Taking On Jeff Van Drew

Two years ago Democrats from across the state rallied behind Jeff Van Drew and helped him flip a long held Republican district spanning parts of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties.   Democrat,   Two years ago Democrats from…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
July 27, 2020 at 6:34 PM

99 Days

We’re 99 days away from Election Day, which means we’re 99 days away from restoring honor, decency, and competency to our government by voting out Trump and his enablers once and for all.   Democrat,   We’re 99 days away from Election Day, which means we’re 99 days away from …
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
July 25, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Support Pandemic Relief Efforts in NJ, Get your ‘Knucklehead’ shirt today!

Buy your shirt today to show off your Jersey Pride, support Governor Murphy’s leadership during this crisis, and most importantly support a very worthy cause.   Democrat,   While we’ve made great strides towards containing the spread of COVID in New Jersey, we must remember to…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Chairman’s Update: Delegates for the DNC, 2020 Spotlight, and more

        Democrat, Last night, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee held a virtual meeting to approve At-Large and Party Leader delegates for the Democratic National Convention. These delegates will join the District Delegate candidates who won their primary elections earlier t…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 7:46 PM

2020 Spotlight: Stephanie Schmid for Congress

In 2018, Democrats rode a Blue Wave to take control of the House of Representatives in a stunning election night that ran right through New Jersey.   Democrat,   In 2018, Democrats rode a Blue Wave to take control of the House of Representatives in a stunning election night th…
  Saily Avelenda, NJDSC · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 10:48 PM

NJDSC Launches Workplace Culture Program

On behalf of the NJDSC, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a comprehensive new Workplace Culture Program.   Democrat,   On behalf of the NJDSC, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a comprehensive new Workplace Culture Program. This initiative is desi…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
July 18, 2020 at 12:56 AM

Chairman's Update: NJDSC Announces 2020 Spotlight and more

        Democrat, With the General Election heating up, it’s time for all of us to rally around our excellent candidates to win up and down the ballot and send a message that New Jersey rejects Trump Republicans. Over the next several weeks we will be re-introducing our Democratic …
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Trenton Republicans: Listen to Science

  Friend, Last week, Governor Murphy issued an executive order calling for residents to wear masks outside when social distancing is not possible. The mask order is backed by science and supported by the vast majority of New Jerseyans, who understand the seriousness of this s…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
July 11, 2020 at 12:11 AM

Chairman’s Update: Turning Our Sights to November 2020

        Democrat, With the Primary Election now behind us, it’s time to turn our sights to the General Election and the opportunity we have desperately wanted for the last four years. We have the chance now to defeat Donald Trump and his allies like Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith, w…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Today is a Turning Point in Our Fight Against Trump

With the Primary Election behind us, we’re laser-focused on building grassroots momentum to vote out Trump and his enablers.   Democrat, With the Primary Election behind us, we’re laser-focused on building grassroots momentum to vote out Trump and his enablers, re-elect Democr…
  Saily Avelenda, NJDSC · [email protected]
July 7, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Today’s the day! FWD: There’s still time to vote!

I wanted to make sure you saw this email from the Chairman ahead of today’s election. You can read the full email below, but here are the highlights:   Democrat,   Today’s the day!   I wanted to make sure you saw this email from the Chairman ahead of today’s election. You ca…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
July 6, 2020 at 10:51 PM

There's still time to vote!

The Democratic Primary Election is tomorrow -- Tuesday, July 7 -- but as you know, voting has been happening for the last few weeks by mail.   Democrat,   The Democratic Primary Election is tomorrow -- Tuesday, July 7 -- but as you know, voting has been happening for the last …
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Chairman’s Update: Fourth of July, Primary Election, and more

        Democrat, The Fourth of July holiday is almost here, and although we are still living in a new reality because of COVID-19 we are certainly in a better position to celebrate our nation’s founding than our neighbors in many other states. We can all be thankful to Governor Ph…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 7:31 PM

A major win for both teachers and taxpayers

Yesterday our state took a major step forward that will provide much needed financial relief to thousands of hardworking educators as well as New Jersey taxpayers.   Democrat, Yesterday our state took a major step forward that will provide much needed financial relief to thou…
  Saily Avelenda, NJDSC · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 5:31 PM

📩 Watch our Video, Learn More About Vote by Mail 📩

NJDSC is working hard to make sure that Democrats throughout New Jersey are aware of these changes and ready to cast their votes in the primary.   Democrat, Governor Murphy’s decision to move to a primarily Vote by Mail election was the right choice to put public health above …
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 1:51 PM

HUGE win for reproductive rights

The United States Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that would’ve left the state with just one abortion clinic.   Friend, Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that would’ve left the state with just one abortion clinic.  The law requir…
  Saily Avelenda, NJDSC · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 6:39 PM

NJ.com Editorial says “Gov. Murphy Did the Right Thing” on COVID-19

It’s this simple and this obvious -- as we see what is going on here compared to what is going on around the country, Governor Murphy’s leadership has made a difference for all of us.   Democrat, It’s this simple and this obvious -- as we see what is going on here compared to …
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Chairman’s Update: NJ is Leading the Nation in COVID-19 Response

        Democrat, We’ve all been working together over the last three months to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our state. It has not been easy, and far too many of our brothers and sisters have been lost to this deadly disease. But we’re making incredible progress thanks to leaders…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 2:33 PM

COVID Update: Barrier Free Testing, Indoor Dining and More

More and more progress is being made each day in the right against COVID-19. From expanded testing to the phased reopening of businesses being done in a responsible way, we are continuing to move forward along Governor Murphy’s Road Back.   Democrat,   More and more progress …
  Nabila Baptiste, NJDSC · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 9:16 PM

Get involved! Sign up for an NJDSC Caucus Event

We are excited to announce three great Caucus events coming up this week.   Friend,   At NJDSC, we want it to be as easy as possible for you to get involved. With that in mind, we are excited to announce three great Caucus events coming up this week. Caucus events are an oppor…
  NJ Dems · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 1:32 PM

BIG NEWS: Commuters Get a Break -- Portal North Bridge Project Moving Forward

Governor Phil Murphy, Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and New Jersey’s congressional delegation have been fighting for years to reach this point.   Democrat,   In a major step forward for improving the daily commute for thousands of New Jerseyans, the Federal Transit Au…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Chairman’s Update: Phase 2 Update, Mail-in Voting, Juneteenth, and more

        Democrat, As we mark the Juneteenth holiday today it comes at a time when our country is experiencing activism for racial justice in a way we have not seen since the days of the civil rights movement. This is a long overdue reckoning that needs to continue if we are to move…
  Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Juneteenth has a special meaning this year

  Democrat,   Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the symbolic end of American slavery, is a day to reflect on the ongoing struggle for civil rights and full equality for African Americans in our country. The day has taken on even greater significance this year, with the re…
  Gov. Phil Murphy · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 10:27 PM

A Clean Energy Future for New Jersey

  Friend,   The past few months have been among the most trying times in our state’s history. We’ve pulled together to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19, reopen our economy driven by data and public health, all while confronting the ugly history of instituti…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Outdoor Dining is Back in NJ

  Democrat,   After months of stay at home orders, shuttered businesses and overflowing hospitals, we’re finally seeing some glimmers of hope and getting back to the sense of normalcy we’re all craving. Yesterday Governor Murphy reopened restaurants across the state for outdo…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 8:18 PM

A monumental win for LGBTQ Americans

  Friend,   Earlier today, the Supreme Court announced that employees cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. This landmark ruling extends the basic workplace protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to LGB…
  Chairman John Currie · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Knucklehead Contest Winner, Contact Tracing, and Vote by Mail

        Democrat, Nearly 4,000 of you voted in our “Don’t be a Knucklehead” t-shirt design contest, and now the winning design is on sale! Visit our online store to get your shirt while supplies last to show off your Jersey pride and support the important work of the NJ Pandemic Re…