Pence Visit Only Further Highlights Webber Wrong for NJ's Women
Today, the New Jersey Young Democrats Women's Caucus issued the following statement denouncing Assemblyman Jay Webber's acceptance of support from Vice President Mike Pence, on the occasion of the Vice President's fundraising visit to New Jersey on Friday in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.
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Support New Jersey's congressional candidates
With the midterm elections right around the corner, we need to do everything we can to ensure that Democrats are elected to Congress.
New Jersey has a wealth of extremely qualified, dedicated candidates that are determined to advance progressive policies and oppose Trump’s disgraceful agenda. It’s going to take a lot of work for these candidates win their elections, and our support is needed more than ever.
Here’s a list of the active Democratic congressional campaigns in New Jersey, along with links to donation, volunteering, and general information for each candidate. Please consider lending a hand this campaign season to ensure for a blue wave this November:
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NJYD High School Leadership Academy Application 2018
Join High School Students from across New Jersey for a two night/three day all-encompassing opportunity to learn about politics, policy making, issue advocacy and professional development from the best and brightest minds New Jersey has to offer.
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A letter to Legacy and Millennial Dems about working together
FEBRUARY 7 · PUBLIC
Featured in the South Jersey Young Democrats Newsletter, Burlington County Young Democrats President Stephen J. Steglik, pens a letter to Legacy Democrats and Millennial Democrats about how they can strengthen the Party.
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2017 Young Dem Digital Campaigns
During this year's election cycle, NJYD played an active role in promoting Young Dems running for public office throughout the state. In the final stretch of the campaign, we ran targeted Facebook ads for 23 candidates that represent our values and platform, 14 of which won their races. We couldn't be more excited to see these candidates take office and stand up for the progressive values that make New Jersey truly great.
Here are some statistics from our 2017 digital campaigns:
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Statement by NJYD Black Caucus about two racially-charged insensitive acts
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date (November 3, 2017)
CONTACT: Keith Jones II, Chairman [email protected]
Statement by NJYD Black Caucus about two racially-charged insensitive acts:
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Q&A with Co-Chairs of Newly Formed NJYD Labor Caucus
We’re excited to announce the formation of the New Jersey Young Democrats’ Labor Caucus! Led by Ryan Doran and Vincent Cerrito, the caucus will be focused on fighting for worker’s rights throughout the state.
To learn more about what they have planned for the caucus, we sat down with Vincent and Ryan for their thoughts on everything labor.
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Q&A with Ryan Young, Assembly Candidate in Legislative District 9
Have you ever wondered what it's like to run for public office as a Young Dem? We sat down with Ryan Young, an Assembly candidate in Legislative District 9, to hear about how his campaign has been going and what's in store between now and election day:
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2017-2019 NJYD Caucus and Administrative Positions
We're excited to announce our caucus chairs and administrative officers for the 2017-2019 NJYD term! The below roles have been filled by a range of talented, dedicated young Democrats, and we can't wait to help build New Jersey's youth presence in the political process through their leadership.
Here's the full list of our caucus and administrative officers:
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NJYD Black Caucus Leadership Appointment
NEWS RELEASE-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate (August 18, 2017)CONTACT: [email protected]
During a national moment of great uncertainty and upheaval, the New Jersey Young Democrats Black Caucus, has reformed under the direction of a new chair, Keith Jones II. Keith currently serves as the Chairman of the Middlesex County Young Democrats and was the former Chair of the Middlesex County Young Democrats Black Caucus. A lifelong resident of New Brunswick, he currently works as the Community Organization Specialist and Liaison to Mayor James Cahill of the City of New Brunswick.
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