Macurdy launches digital ads in LD-21

Assembly candidate Andrew Macurdy launched a pair of digital ads on Tuesday highlighting his family and work as a prosecutor.

Macurdy is seeking to flip 21st legislative district seats held by Assemblywomen Michele Matsikoudis (R-New Providence) and Nancy Muñoz (R-Summit). The 38-year-old served as an Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney, and as counsel to two Democratic attorneys general. In his first six weeks as a candidate, he raised $94,000.

“As a prosecutor and a policymaker, I’ve worked to solve problems and marshal the resources of government to improve people’s lives,” Macurdy said. “Our state legislature is more important than ever before. The incumbent reps in our district have been in Trenton a combined twenty years, and they abstain from votes they believe are difficult. No longer can they be allowed to fly under the radar.”

The first ad describes Macurdy’s work as a prosecutor, taking down “gun traffickers and fraudsters.” The second ad highlights his children and his desire to protect their future.

Garwood Councilman Vincent Kearney is the other Democrat running in the 21st, one of the state’s most competitive districts.

Macurdy also released a 60-second campaign launch video earlier this year.

Democrats haven’t won the Union County-based 21st district since 1989, but it’s become a battleground. Kamala Harris carried the district by more than twelve percentage points last fall; Joe Biden won it by more than seventeen points in 2020, and Hillary Clinton took it by almost eight points in 2016.

“Prosecutor” Ad Transcript:

“As a prosecutor, I took down gun traffickers and fraudsters. Then, I worked to improve the system, bringing police and mental health workers together to respond to crisis calls. We need more common-sense solutions like this from our government. Vote Macurdy for Assembly, November 4th.”

“Kids” Ad Transcript: 

“I’m Andrew Macurdy. I’m a former prosecutor and a dad. And I’m running for the New Jersey State legislature because we need independent thinkers in our government. We need leaders who will protect the future for our next generation. Vote Macurdy for Assembly November 4th.”