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 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

Message From The President: This year has been devastating for our nation, especially for communities of color. As a Black woman in this climate, I have seen enough to last me a lifetime. As president of the New Jersey Young Democrats, I want to express our collective outrage towards the senseless violence that has taken George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many other Black lives. During this pandemic, which is already disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities, we must speak out. There has been no greater threat to Black lives than violence being inflicted at the hands of the state — through the blatant violence by police and through centuries of policy that have systematically oppressed Black people since before the founding of this country. But it does not end there. We are strong, persistent, and powerful. And we not only demand justice but call for new laws to be created that will show real consequences for hate and violent actions towards people of color. Throughout the state and country, we are banning together to make it known that we will not tolerate hatred, racism, and violence. I highly encourage you to support your local Black-led organizations in a joint effort to stand in solidarity. And to check on your Black membership, supporters, friends, and colleagues. Now, more than ever, we must stand together as we confront the harsh reality that faces us. There is healing in unity.  Thank you to our leaders, volunteers, and supporters who are continuing to take action and make your voices heard during these troubling times. Below you will find ways to take further action.   Continue reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2019 FATIMA HEYWARD ELECTED NJYD PRESIDENT (Cherry Hill, NJ) -- At tonight's bi-annual reorganization meeting of the New Jersey Young Democrats, Fatima Heyward of Camden County was elected State President of the New Jersey Young Democrats. Heyward is the first African-African woman to ever be elected NJYD President."I'm honored to have the support of my fellow Young Democrats as we continue to build a new generation of leaders in the Democratic Party," said NJYD President Fatima Heyward. "As we approach the 2020 election, NJYD will continue to advocate, organize, and support young people running for office across our state. My new Executive Board and I look forward to hitting the ground running.""With the state of government and politics in our country right now, there's never been a more important time for civic and political engagement. That's why I have great confidence in the leadership of Fatima Heyward and her new Executive Board as they continue to push the envelope to advocate for the priorities important to our generation and to elect young people to office," said Marshall Spevak, who stepped down from the Board after serving for 12 years, including the last 5 as State President. "Fatima and her Executive Board are the most diverse NJYD have ever had, and I look forward to seeing the great things that NJYD does in the future." Continue reading