WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced 12 Spotlight Candidates and a five-figure investment to protect Democrats’ strong majority in the New Jersey Assembly.
The New Jersey Assembly is one of the two legislative chambers in the country on the ballot this November and Democratic legislators in states like New Jersey are on the frontlines of protecting their communities from the harms caused by Republicans’ disastrous budget law.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“The DLCC never takes any majority for granted, and with every seat in the New Jersey Assembly on the ballot alongside a competitive gubernatorial race in November, we’re zeroing in and investing in the races that matter most to protect Democrats’ majority in the legislature. As Republicans screw over the states with a disastrous budget law, these Spotlight candidates will fight for New Jersey families. They’ll be out on the doors listening to voters and are committed to building a stronger economy, safer communities, and protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms.”
These are the DLCC’s Spotlight Candidates running in the most competitive races to defend and expand Democrats’ majority in the Assembly:
- Dave Bailey Jr. (LD-3)
- Heather Simmons (LD-3)
- Dan Hutchison (LD-4)
- Cody Miller (LD-4)
- Andrea Katz (LD-8)
- Anthony Angelozzi (LD-8)
- Margie Donlon (LD-11)
- Luanne Peterpaul (LD-11)
- Roy Freiman (LD-16)
- Mitchelle Drulis (LD-16)
- Lisa Swain (LD-38)
- Chris Tully (LD-38)
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the official Democratic Party committee dedicated to winning America’s state legislatures and building state infrastructure. Over the last decade, we have fought cycle-over-cycle to gain a dozen new legislative chamber majorities and we are leading the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.
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