Endorsements

“The Sierra Club is the largest grassroots environmental advocacy group in the country and has fought tirelessly to make sure all New Jerseyans have access to clean air, water, land, and energy,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “As a scientist, I have spent my career working on the development of an advanced form of safe, clean energy, and as a legislator, I have used my experience to advocate for common-sense environmental legislation to protect the future and health of New Jersey families. I am proud to run for re-election to the NJ State Senate with the endorsement of the Sierra Club.”

“Our teachers and educators have been fighting for our students for years. As the son and spouse of public school educators, I am grateful for the support from the NJEA to continue fighting for our students, our families, and educators across New Jersey.” said Senator Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick). “Whether it’s helping our schools rebuild critical infrastructure after a devastating Hurricane, or fighting to restore over $103 million in lost school funding statewide – including $4 million restored in LD16 alone, I have led from the front in the State Senate to advocate for the future of our students, educators, and families to make sure that New Jersey continues to have the best public schools in the nation.”

“Our service employees continue to be on the frontlines serving our families every day – whether its taking care of our seniors in nursing homes during the pandemic, the medical residents at hospitals across the state working to save countless lives everyday, motor vehicle inspectors who keep our roads safe, or the school cafeteria workers keeping our children well fed. I am proud to have the support of SEIU NJ State Council to continue fighting to make sure that service employees across New Jersey are able to obtain fair wages, safe working conditions, and keep our communities and our state running,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick).

“I am honored to be endorsed by the hardworking members of the HPAE,” Senator Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) said. “From being the frontline of the pandemic response, to advocating for safe staffing and fair contracts across New Jersey, I’m inspired and emboldened by their work. I look forward to continuing to advocate for them in Trenton and beyond.”

“My time in public office shows a track record of supporting organized labor, and I am grateful to have the support of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in my bid for re-election,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “Whether on the Senate floor or on the picket line, I will always have their members’ backs.”

“I am humbled to have the continued support of the building trades union members ,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “I have sponsored legislation to recognize their work providing skilled apprenticeship programs across New Jersey, and I will continue to fight for their needs at every opportunity.”

“I am grateful for the support of the New Jersey AFL-CIO in my bid for re-election,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “Whether on the Senate floor or on the picket line, I stand with our union members as they fight for fair wages and benefits and safe workplaces. I also want to congratulate the union members running for office themselves, whose candidacy and perspective have resulted in landmark pro-worker legislation here in New Jersey.”

“As a longtime ally of organized labor, I am proud to have the support of SMART,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “I will always support them in their fight for fair pay and safe working conditions for their members, and for all New Jersey workers.”

“I am so grateful to have the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund’s support,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “As a scientist, my entire career has focused on the development of renewable energy and an evidence-based approach to our most critical issues. We can and must pursue clean energy in New Jersey for the future of our families. I will continue to champion environmental protections in my public service.”

“When we talk about investing in future generations, that includes investing in and fighting for our teachers,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “I am proud to have the support of the American Federation of Teachers of New Jersey in my re-election campaign and I will always have our teachers’ backs. In New Jersey, our families and children enjoy the best public education system in the nation – in no small part due to the work of our teachers. When re-elected this fall, I will continue to fight for our educators.”

“In Trenton, I’ve been fighting for meaningful, common-sense gun legislation with the safety of our families, communities, and children in mind. I’m particularly proud of this designation, as Moms Demand Action works tirelessly in the pursuit of a safer future for all New Jerseyans. I’m grateful to have their support.” 

“Planned Parenthood has always been on the frontline of protecting a woman’s right to choose, and I am incredibly grateful to earn their support” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “After Dobbs, it became even more important that elected leaders be fierce advocates for reproductive freedom. When re-elected this November, I will continue working to ensure that New Jersey sets the national example for what it means to protect abortion and reproductive care for our families.”

“As the husband of a life-long public school teacher, I understand how important it is to fight for the future of our students, educators, and families.” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D-Hillsborough). “I am grateful for the endorsement from the NJEA, and will continue to lead the fight for our educators, students, and their families in Trenton. Through the difficulties of school funding issues and COVID, I have led the fight in the State Assembly to stand by our educators, students, and their families by fighting to restore over $103 million in aid across New Jersey school districts, and providing valuable resources to our educators to make sure that our students continue to have the best public school education system in the nation.”

“The endorsement of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is an honor, as someone committed to bettering the day-to-day lives of New Jersey families,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman. “From fighting for good pay to bargaining fair contracts, their work deserves strong allyship in Trenton. I look forward to continuing to champion their needs.”

“New Jersey’s economy is rapidly evolving, and groups like the Building and Construction Trades Council are doing critical work to prepare New Jerseyans to enter the work force,” said Assembleyman Roy Freiman. “I am grateful for their endorsement, and I look forward to being their constant advocate in Trenton.”

“The endorsement of the AFL-CIO is an honor, as someone committed to bettering the lives of New Jersey workers,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman. “The members of the AFL-CIO do critical work to support working families, whether through negotiating fair contracts or by creating high quality job opportunities. Their work deserves strong allyship in Trenton, which is exactly what I’ll continue to bring to my public service.”

“Unions like SMART are key to creating high-quality jobs and sustaining prosperous communities,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman. “I am honored to have their endorsement in my bid for re-election, and I look forward to being their continued advocate in Trenton.”

“I chose to raise my family in Central Jersey because of our beautiful natural areas, which is why the LCV Action Fund’s endorsement means so much to me. As Chair of the Agriculture and Food Security Committee, I know how many New Jersey families depend on us to protect our environment. I am proud to have the LCV’s endorsement as I continue that work,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman.

“New Jersey is consistently ranked at the top of the best school systems in the country, and that is a testament to the hardworking individuals of the American Federation of Teachers,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman. “My wife is an educator, and I have seen firsthand the selflessness and dedication teachers pour into their work. I am grateful for the AFT’s endorsement, and I look forward to being their constant advocate in Trenton.”

“If you are lucky enough to live in Central Jersey, you know the beauty of our farmlands and natural areas,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman. “It is why I chose to raise my family here, and it is why I am committed to protecting our environment for future generations to come. I am honored to have the Sierra Club’s endorsement, and I look forward to continuing my environmental advocacy in the Assembly.”

“Gun sense legislation is one of my top priorities as a legislator. Whether it’s raising the minimum age of firearms purchases or implementing red flag laws, I’m proud to be a leader in making New Jersey a safer place to raise a family,” said Assemblyman Freiman. “It is an honor to be named a Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action, whose work is second to none when it comes to advocating for common sense gun safety laws that save lives.” 

“Protecting access to reproductive healthcare also means protecting its funding. After Governor Christie cut millions of dollars for Planned Parenthood of New Jersey, I fought to put money back into their services,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman. “I am honored to have Planned Parenthood’s endorsement, and I will continue fighting for access to affordable reproductive healthcare.”

“As a mom of a school aged child with a life-long career focused on constituent service, I have personally experienced the challenges that our teachers, students and families face every single day in preparing our next generation of learners. During my time working in Congress, I fought for critical COVID relief funds for our local schools recognizing that we have to put teachers first if there is going to be a true impact.” said Mitchelle Drulis (D-Raritan Township). “I am proud to have the endorsement of the NJEA in this election because as an Assemblywoman, I will continue the fight to advocate for our teachers who have worked tirelessly over the last few years to make sure our students become successful, are kept safe, and continue to have the best public education in the nation.”

“I have spent my career fighting for families and workers across New Jersey, and I am honored to have the endorsement of the Communications Workers of America,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis. “We share the same values: social and economic justice for all. I look forward to being their fierce advocate on this campaign, and in the Assembly.”

“The endorsement of the building trades is an honor. The work they do to support middle-class and working New Jersey families is critical as we rebuild after the pandemic,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis. “I am eager and ready to champion their work on the Assembly floor.”

““I have spent my career fighting for fairness for working families across New Jersey both at the federal and state level, and I am honored to have the endorsement of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis. “We share the same belief: to work tirelessly to improve the lives of working people. I look forward to being their fierce advocate on this campaign, and in the Assembly.”

“I am honored to have the support of the men and women of the SMART Union, who are working to provide a safe workplace, fair wages and new opportunities for those who build, move and grow our NJ economy.” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis.

“New Jersey’s families, and our children in particular, can count on me to be a fierce fighter and advocate to protect our State’s precious natural resources. During these exceedingly complicated times of needed climate action to combat the effects of legacy pollution, I am honored to have the endorsement of LCV Action Fund,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis.

“As both a mom and a candidate, I greatly appreciate the trust AFT has placed in me and their support of my campaign. We need to make sure our students have the resources they need to be successful. These resources include the highly qualified workforce of people that will continue to support and educate our children and help to equip them with the skills they need to be successful in the future,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of the teachers, faculty, administrative staff, nurses and higher education workers in NJ that are the AFT Union.”

“As both a mom and a candidate, this distinction from Moms Demand Action is particularly meaningful to me,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis. “In my time in constituent services, I heard firsthand what a deeply affecting issue this is to so many in our district. I will continue the fight in Trenton for the common-sense reforms that the majority of New Jerseyans agree we need. Thank you, Moms Demand, for this honor – I will have your backs now and always.” 

“We need state legislators who not only support reproductive freedom, but who are also unafraid to speak up when it matters most,” said Assembly Candidate Mitchelle Drulis. “I am grateful to Planned Parenthood Action Fund for their endorsement of my campaign, and I am eager and ready to get to work to make sure New Jerseyans can make their own family planning choices, that health care decisions are made by a patient and their doctor, and that those decisions continue to be protected in New Jersey.”