New Jersey Young Democrats Announces Endorsement and Support Lists for 2023 Election

New Jersey Young Democrats Announces Endorsement and Support Lists for 2023 Election Trenton, NJ - This 2023 election season, the New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) is proud to endorse 40 young Democratic candidates through the age of 40 and support 67 candidates ages 41 and over. Continue reading

New Jersey Young Democrats Endorsement and Support Applications Now Open For 2023 Election Season

New Jersey Young Democrats Endorsement and Support Applications Are Now Open for 2023 Election Season Trenton, NJ - New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) endorsement and support applications are now open for the 2023 election season. Continue reading

The New Jersey Young Democrats Elect Dynamic Leadership at Biennial Convention

Trenton, NJ - The New Jersey Young Democrats held its biennial convention last night, resulting in the successful election of its dedicated and passionate 2023-2025 board. Elections were facilitated by NJDSC Executive Director Saily Avelenda, who guided voting members through the process of voting in the new board. The organization, composed of forward-thinking young individuals committed to driving progressive change, continues to thrive under the leadership of these exceptional individuals. The board will continue working alongside other NJYD leadership team members and county chapters to make the most significant impact throughout the Garden State. Continue reading

NJYD 2023 Virtual Convention and Elections

Greetings Young Democrats, We humbly invite you to join us for our virtual convention on Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30pm. Our convention will be held virtually. You can join here. NJDSC Executive Director Saily Avelenda will be facilitating elections for the 2023-2025 Executive Board. County chapters in good standing will have the ability to vote. After elections take place, county chapters will meet in their respective regions, and the state chapter will provide updates. Don't miss it!    

New Jersey Young Democrats Announces Endorsement and Support Lists for 2022 Election

NJYD calls for progressive change by electing the right representation Trenton, NJ - This election season, the New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) is proud to endorse 28 young Democratic candidates through the age of 40 and support 19 candidates 41 and over. Continue reading

NJYD 2021 Endorsements

Trenton, NJ – This election season, the New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) is proud to endorse 61 Democratic candidates through the age of 40. Continue reading

New Jersey Young Democrats Make Waves At 2021 YDA Convention

Cincinnati, OH — Every two years, young democrats from all across the county attend a biennial convention in a new city. This year, we converged on Cincinnati, Ohio. New Jersey attended the Young Democrats of America 2021 Convention in full force with a group of 20 in-person and 3 virtual delegates from 11 counties across the state. Led by President Fatima Heyward and National Committeeman Jason Bergman. Continue reading

NJYD 2021 Bi-Annual Reorganization

Attention all New Jersey Young Democrats Chapters! The New Jersey Young Democrats will hold their bi-annual reorganization convention virtually on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at 5:30pm. Continue reading

New Jersey Young Democrats Announce The Establishment of South Asian Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        October 22, 2020 New Jersey Young Democrats Announce The Establishment of South Asian CaucusJoin the NJYD South Asian Caucus For A Virtual Kickoff Headlined by Rupande Mehta TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD), driven by the core principles of diversity and inclusive representation, is pleased to announce the creation and establishment of the NJYD South Asian Caucus that will further organize, engage, mobilize, and advocate for young South Asian Democrats working to effect progressive change in the State of New Jersey. Continue reading

New Jersey Young Democrats Endorses 44 Candidates for 2020 Election

NEW JERSEY YOUNG DEMOCRATS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020 New Jersey Young Democrats Endorses 44 Candidates for 2020 ElectionNJYD supports the push to elect young people to office Trenton, NJ - This election season, the New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) is proud to endorse 44 Democratic candidates through the age of 40.  “Now, more than ever, we must advocate for the priorities important to our generation and to elect young people to office,” said NJYD President Fatima Heyward. “As we approach November 3rd, NJYD will continue to advocate, organize, and support young democrats running for office across our state. My executive board and I look forward to continuing our work towards progressive change.” NJYD endorsements were open to all Democratic candidates through the age of 40 that completed the endorsement application and submitted it by the deadline. “The New Jersey Young Democrats is proud to release the candidates who have received our endorsement for 2020. With this crucial year, we are incredibly excited about the long list of young dems running in New Jersey. We have such a great group of young people ready to bring the state to even greater heights. We know this class of people will do just that,” expressed NJYD Executive Vice President Brian Boyell. Continue reading