More than a dozen Democratic Assembly members received endorsement for re-election from the SEIU New Jersey State Council on Tuesday, support that could come with boots-on-the-ground and financial support.
The endorsements include incumbents from competitive districts, like Assemblywomen Andrea Katz (D-Chesterfield) of LD-8 and Luanne Peterpaul (D-Long Branch) of LD-11. Peterpaul’s running mate, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon (D-Ocean), received a prior endorsement from the council. The council solely endorsed incumbents, so Katz’s running mate, Hammonton teachers union leader Anthony Angelozzi, did not receive an endorsement.
“The SEIU NJ State Council proudly endorses these experienced legislators,” said Megan Chambers, the president of the SEIU NJ State Council and co-manager of the LDFS Joint Board, Workers United SEIU. “They have consistently advocated for pro-worker policies, and play an instrumental role in shaping legislation that directly benefits working families.”
The State Council is composed of unions representing service employees, including health care, warehouse, laundry, and school cafeteria workers. The State Council backed Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) for governor earlier this summer.
The State Council and 32BJ SEIU are not part of the same operation. 32BJ joined a progressive coalition that backed Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for the Democratic nomination for governor in the primary earlier this year.
The council consists of 1199 SEIU Healthcare Workers East, Laundry, Distribution, and Food Service Joint Board of Workers United, the Committee of Interns and Residents, and 32BJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors, according to the release.
“Their actions and unwavering dedication to the labor movement are clear: they fight for families not just to survive in today’s economy, but to truly thrive, to build a future for themselves and their children,” Chambers said. “We commend their tireless efforts in making our communities stronger for everyone.”
Full list of endorsees:
- Melinda Kane, LD-6
- Andrea Katz, LD-8
- Luanne Peterpaul, LD-11
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, LD-15
- Roy Freiman, LD-16
- Mitchelle Drulis, LD-16
- Rosy Bagolie, LD-27
- Shanique Speight, LD-29
- Alexander Schnall, LD-30
- William Sampson, LD-31
- Carmen Morales, LD-34
- Shama Haider, LD-37
- Chris Tully, LD-38
- Lisa Swain, LD-38
This article was updated to reflect prior endorsements from the SEIU State Council.
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