Alexander endorsed by Atlantic Dem vice chairwoman

Hamilton Township Committeewoman Thelma Witherspoon, the vice chairwoman of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee, endorsed civil rights attorney Tim Alexander today in the contested Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district.

Witherspoon, who was nearly elected as a county commissioner in 2020 before a county clerk error nullified her victory, joins Atlantic Democratic Chair Michael Suleiman in backing Alexander, who previously ran against Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) in 2022 and 2024. One of Alexander’s Democratic opponents, Bayly Winder, has received a number of Atlantic endorsements of his own ahead of the March 8 county convention.

“I am endorsing Tim Alexander for Congress because his values and campaign are about building an equitable future where every family can thrive and prosper,” Witherspoon said in a statement. “Unlike other candidates, Tim has refused corporate PAC money because he  understands that public service is about communities, not corporations.”

Also backing Alexander today is La’Daena Londo, the mayor of the small Salem County borough of Penns Grove who won a dramatic write-in victory in 2023 to secure re-election.

“I am endorsing Tim because his campaign reflects those same priorities: investing in our communities, expanding opportunity, defending fundamental rights, and making government work for the people, not special interests,” Londo said. “If you’re ready for leadership that’s real, leadership that will serve and deliver, then I invite you to join me in supporting Tim Alexander for Congress.”