In his second ad of the special election for New Jersey’s 11th district, Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett (D-Wayne) is turning things over to his wife.
Khyati Joshi, a professor of education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, argues in the ad that her husband is “someone North Jersey can count on.” Bartlett’s campaign said the ad is part of a six-figure digital investment.
“Through thick and thin, Khyati is my most trusted advisor and the true north of my moral compass,” Bartlett said in a statement. “When I talk about putting public service over self-service, I think of her, and I am grateful to have her by my side every day in this campaign.”
In Bartlett’s first ad last month, the longtime Passaic County politician pledged to put “public service over self-service” while standing at a Jersey gas pump; he’s one of 11 candidates seeking to win the February 5 Democratic primary to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.
Script
Khyati Joshi: “Jersey has enough politicians who put self service over public service. We know the stories. I’m tired of them, I know you are too. John’s different. He defeated Trump in the Supreme Court to protect immigrants, protected public health workers from RFK Jr.’s cuts, and defeated the Republican Party in court to protect our right to vote. Believe me when I tell you he’s someone North Jersey can count on – and I would say that even if he weren’t my husband.