Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Investing In Our Planet, Caring For Caregivers, and more!

Democrat, As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to the Muslim community on Eid Al Fitr. Let us continue to embody the spirit of Ramadan throughout the year, by showing compassion, generosity, and unity towards our fellow human beings. Reminder that m…

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  Kinn Badger · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM

You don't want to miss this!

Hey Team, There is still time to snag your tickets for our 2023 NJDSC Conference! This year, join us on June 8-10th as we network and prepare for the 2023 election season.  PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Tickets are $50 and include access to all events, but ticket prices will rise to $75 after May 15th so b…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Remember to Apply for Our 2023 Training Program!

Hi Team,  Remember to submit your application for our 2023 Building Our Future Training program. Applications are open!  Our three-week training program for future Democratic candidates and political staffers. This program is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Chairman’s Update: Mifepristone Ruling, NJ Credit Rating Upgrades, and more!

Democrat, This week a Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas made a disastrous decision to restrict nationwide access to Mifepristone, the pill used for over half of medication abortions in the United States.   Mifepristone is safe and effective and was approved by the FDA over 20 years ago. Its us…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Applications now open: 2023 Training Program

Hi Team,  The NJDSC is bringing back the Building Our Future Training program in 2023!   We are excited to announce our three-week training program for future Democratic candidates and political staffers. This program is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to run e…

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  NJDSC Progressive Caucus · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Join the Progressive Caucus for an Earth Day Panel on Environmental Justice!

  Earth Day Environmental Justice Panel  Thursday, April 27TIME: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.PLACE: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County,1475 W Front St, Middletown Township, NJ 07738 Celebrate Earth Day with an Environmental Justice Panel hosted by the Progressive Caucus! Sponsoring: Bl…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Reminder: get your 2023 NJDSC Conference tickets!

Hi Team, Remember to get your tickets for our 2023 NJDSC Conference! Join us for one or more events as we road trip across the state on June 8-10! We will network, meet other Democrats, and prepare for the 2023 election season. Tickets for the convention are $50 and include access to all events.…

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  Saily Avelenda · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 2:16 PM

🚨A judge ruled to ban the abortion pill

Hi team,  On Friday night, a Trump-appointed federal judge with long-standing anti-abortion views ruled to restrict nationwide access to Mifepristone, the abortion pill used for over half of the abortions in the U.S. This ruling is a devastating blow to reproductive freedom, counter to generally a…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Safe Haven for Trans Care, Investing in America, and More!

Democrat,  This week the NJDSC team was excited to announce that we are bringing back the Building Our Future Training program in 2023! The three-week training program is for Democratic candidates and political staffers and any Democrat who wants to receive in-depth training on running a campaign. …

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 5:01 PM

BREAKING: NJ just earned an A rating for gun safety!

Hey Team,  New Jersey just earned an A rating for our gun safety laws, according to the new edition of Giffords' Annual Gun Law Scoreboard, becoming one of only two states to receive an A rating! Check out this scoreboard below to learn more about NJ's ranking! You can also click here to read more…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Chairman’s Update: Trans Day of Visibility, ANCHOR payments, and More!

Democrat, Today, March 31, is International Trans Day of Visibility, when we celebrate the joy and resilience of our trans and non-binary communities.   To celebrate, the DNC will be hosting a virtual panel discussion TODAY at 5:00 PM on the importance of uplifting the trans and non-binary communit…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Get your tickets now!

Hi Team, Tickets are now on sale for our 2023 NJDSC Conference! From June 8-10, we'll be hitting the road and hosting events at various locations throughout the state. Join us for one or more of the events as scheduled below!  Tickets for the convention are $50 and include access to all events. …

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  Team NJDSC · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Investing in opportunities for the next generation

Hi Team,  When we sent out an issues survey a few months ago, many of you responded by telling us how important funding public education is to you and your communities. That’s why we are so excited about the recent work by Governor Murphy and legislative Democrats – work that invests in our school…

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  NJDSC Latino Caucus · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Celebrate Latinas in Politics!

  Latino Caucus General Meeting Tuesday, March 28TIME: 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. PLACE: Virtual  Join our Latino Caucus Chair Arlene Quiñones Perez for a meeting on Latino efforts in 2023 and hear from Latinas in politics to highlight Women's History Month! Featured speakers:Saily Avelenda - Executive D…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Small Biz Bills, ACA Anniversary, and More!

Democrat, I want to begin this week’s update by wishing our Muslim community a peaceful and holy month of Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.  I found this article interesting and helpful for those people looking to more fully understand Ramadan, honored by almost 1.9 …

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM

🗓️Save the Date!

Hey friend, Chairman Jones and the NJDSC team are excited to announce the 2023 NJDSC Conference. It will take place on Thursday, June 8th, Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th in a variety of locations throughout the state. Periodic updates, sponsorship opportunities and ticket links will be…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Chairman’s Update: Honoring Ron Rice, Biden’s Gun Control EO, and More!

Democrat,  I was saddened to learn of the passing of a true legend of our state, former State Senator Ron Rice. On behalf of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to his family, friends and constituents. I have known Senator Rice for many years and h…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Chairman’s Update: Int’l Women’s Day, Biden’s Budget, and More!

Democrat,  On Wednesday, NJDSC celebrated International Women's Day with a panel discussion on reproductive and maternal health hosted by our Women’s Caucus and moderated by Chair A'Dorian Murray-Thomas & Southern Regional Vice-Chair Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick. The panelists included: Casey…

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  NJDSC Women's Caucus · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Join our Women's Caucus for a Women's History Month Panel!

  Women's History Month Reproductive and Maternal Health Panel  Wednesday, March 8 TIME: 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.PLACE: War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr,Trenton, NJ 08608  Join Coalitions for a panel series! In March we are celebrating Women's History Month with a panel discussion on reproductive and mater…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Women’s History Month Begins, Murphy’s Budget Address, and More!

Democrat,  March is Women’s History Month and we should reflect throughout the month on the number of ways women have contributed to and continue to make and shape our country’s history. Stay tuned to our social media accounts as we honor some of the state and national women leaders in New Jersey w…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Coalitions Honors Black History Month

Coalitions Member,   In the final days of Black History Month we wanted to take a moment to highlight a number of our NJDSC Caucus Chairs that are incredible Black leaders throughout the state and nation that are continuing to do the work of making America a more equitable place for ALL. We are so l…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Chairman’s Update: VA Makes History, Biden in Ukraine, and More!

Democrat,  On Tuesday, Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan made history as Virginia’s first Black congresswoman. Prior to Tuesday, only 22 states had ever elected a Black woman to Congress, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis of historical records.  “When we come together and we c…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Chairman’s Update: 100% Clean Energy by 2035, National EV Charger Network, and More!

Democrat,  I want to start this week with a reminder that the deadline to apply for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief program is coming up fast! You have until February 28 to complete your application.  Under Governor Murphy’s ANCHOR program, both the size of the benefit and the number of eli…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM

One step closer to a greener economy

Hey team, When we sent out a survey a few weeks ago asking what issues are most important to you and your communities, you told us that your number one issue was overwhelmingly our climate. That’s why we’re so excited about Governor Murphy’s big announcement! Last week, Governor Murphy announced h…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Temp Workers Bill of Rights, Biden’s SOTU, and More!

Democrat,  Last week, alongside several members of the NJDSC team, I had the distinct pleasure of traveling to the DNC’s Winter Meeting held in the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia. We attended meetings hosted by the various DNC Caucuses, like the Women’s and Black Caucuses, as well as the Ge…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Black History Month Begins, Addressing Lead Exposure, and More!

Democrat,  This week NJDSC leadership have been in Philadelphia for the DNC’s winter convention. We’ve had the opportunity to hear from Democratic leaders at the national level, including Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi and President Biden, about our goals for the upcoming year and how we can continu…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 5:03 PM

ICYMI: We want to hear from you!

Dear Team, We’re a month into the new year and here at the NJDSC, we’re hard at work strategizing for 2023 and beyond!  We thought now would be the perfect time to check in with you. That's why we sent out this brief survey last week asking how NJDSC can better serve you and the issues you care ab…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM

We want to hear from you!

Dear Team, We’re almost a month into the new year and here at the NJDSC, we’re hard at work strategizing for 2023 and beyond!  We thought now would be the perfect time to check in with you about how NJDSC can better serve you, the issues you care about and more. Can you take a few minutes to fill…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Chairman’s Update: Addressing the Gun Violence Crisis, Hollywood NJ, and More!

Democrat,  I am saddened by the fact that I have to begin yet another one of my weekly updates addressing the gun violence crisis that continues to devastate our country. Only in the United States do days of celebration turn into tragedies as often as they do. As of today, 27 days into a new year,…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Join NJDSC Caucuses for these upcoming meetings!

  Veterans Caucus General Meeting Tuesday, January 31TIME: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. PLACE: Virtual Join our Veterans Caucus for their 2023 general meeting! Because of team work from members, the Veterans Caucus was able to contact 20,000 voters through text and phone banking efforts!  Two of our goals…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Cover All Kids, Small Business Boom, and More!

Democrat,  Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the so-called “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” – another blatant attempt at appealing to the most extreme and destructive elements of the Republican base in the service of one goal: banning the right to an aborti…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 6:03 PM

NJ Republicans vote to stigmatize abortion access

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the so-called “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” Hi team,  Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the so-called “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” – another political scare tactic that delibe…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 2:01 PM

The Year Ahead!

Coalitions Member,  We are three weeks into the new year and our Coalitions program is already in full swing with a number of exciting updates we wanted to share with you! In 2022, across all of our Caucuses efforts,180,000 calls and texts were made to Democratic voters and potential voters. We are…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Gov. Murphy’s State of the State Address, Inflation Report, and More!

Democrat,  I want to start this week with sending congratulations to Rob Menendez for (finally!) being sworn in to the 118th Congress, where he will serve the residents of New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Menendez has been a …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Chairman’s Update: 2022 Victories, 2023 Goals, and more!

Democrat,  For several days straight now, House Republicans have been conducting an  embarrassing display of the disunity, indecisiveness, and inability to lead that proves them to be totally unfit to govern. The business of our nation is being held hostage and the legislative process is at a sta…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Happy New Year!

Friend,  I hope everyone has been enjoying the holiday season surrounded by their loved ones, good food, and time spent relaxing and reflecting on the past year. On behalf of the entire NJDSC team, I want to wish you and your families and friends a blessed, bright, and beautiful New Year! I look f…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Netflix in NJ, Reducing Unhoused 25% by 2025, and more!

Democrat,  Today is the sixth day of Hanukkah and I want to wish a continued happy and light-filled holiday to our New Jersey Jewish community. While previous presidential administrations borrowed a menorah for the holiday each year, President and First Lady Biden added the first ever permanent Wh…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Chairman’s Update: Safer Transit Access, Marriage Equality is Law, and More!

Democrat,  I wanted to start this week with a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Essex County Dems Annual Holiday Toy Drive this year! We were able to collect over 2,000 unwrapped toys and clothing items for children throughout Essex County, ensuring that kids and families in our o…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Chairman’s Update: Love Wins, Warnock Wins, Inclusive Green Economy, and more!

Democrat, I am pleased to be able to start the newsletter off this week with some positive news on two fronts: The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House on Thursday and will be sent to President Biden, who has already affirmed he will immediately sign it into law.. The law will grant federal …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 9:55 PM

Chairman’s Update: ANCHOR Extension, Turkey Pardons, and more!

Democrat,  On behalf of NJDSC, I want to express how devastated we are by the mass shooting that took place in Colorado Springs last weekend. Our hearts go out to all of the victims, their friends and family, and those directly impacted by this tragedy in Colorado Springs, especially our LGBTQ+ c…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Chairman’s Update: Dems Hold Senate, The Biden-Harris Record, and more!

Democrat,  This week with the victory of Senator Cortez Masto in Nevada, Democrats were able to celebrate retaining majority hold in the Senate. I appeared on Politics & Power with NJ GOP Party Chairman, Bob Hugin, this week to discuss how Democrats were able to hold back the “red wave” Republ…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 4:37 PM

TOMORROW

Dear friend,  Tomorrow is the big day! If you haven’t already cast your ballot by mail, or made your way out during Early Vote, then tomorrow is your chance to make your voice heard. Just a few quick reminders ahead of tomorrow: Double check your polling place.Polls open at 6 AM and close at 8 PM.S…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Election Edition!

Friend, Election Day is now just a few days away so we are in the final crunch of making sure Democrats across New Jersey show up and show out in this midterm election. Republicans have made it clear that they don’t have solutions, only rhetoric. They have made it clear that fighting for our worki…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Vote early now!

Friend,   Early In-Person Voting has started in New Jersey! Early voting strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote and allows you to choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule.   Every county in New Jersey has designated in-pers…

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM

👻Jumpscare! The GOP is on our tail!

Friend, we are writing to you on Halloween because the midterm election is only 8 DAYS AWAY and there is nothing scarier than the idea of a Republican-controlled Congress.  Friend, We are writing to you on Halloween because the midterm election is only 8 DAYS AWAY and there is nothing scarier than …

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Violence Intervention, Ending “Junk Fees”, and More!

Democrat,  There are less than two weeks until Election Day and we need your help to get more Democrats out to vote. Republicans have made it clear that they have no solutions, only rhetoric. They have made clear that protecting our working families is not a priority for them, only protecting the …

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  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Help Us Get Out the Vote!

 Dear friend, With less than two weeks until Election Day, we need your help more than ever. Help us sprint to the finish line by joining us for one of our phone banks & text banks to contact voters!  Black & Progressive Caucuses Phone Bank with  Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman Thursday, Octobe…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Student Loan Forgiveness App, Youth Mental Health, and more!

Democrat, I want to start this week by highlighting that the application for federal student loan debt relief is open now until December 31, 2023. Filling it out takes less than 5 minutes and eligible applicants could receive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness if they were Pell Grant recipients and…

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  NJDSC Team · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 7:04 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention Recap

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 St…

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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Voter checklist, getting involved, and more!

Democrat,  I want to start by thanking everyone who participated in this year’s NJDSC Convention - the first in-person NJDSC convention since 2019! It was so inspiring to be around Democrats from across our state who are so motivated and dedicated to furthering Democratic values and fighting with…

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