Hudson County Democratic Organization Announces Endorsements for District 32 and 33 Legislative Seats, County Executive
Gov. Murphy, Senators Menendez and Booker Join Chairman Vainieri and Hudson Leaders to Support Candidates
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairman Anthony Vainieri was joined by Governor Phil Murphy, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, Senate President Nick Scutari, numerous Hudson County Democratic leaders and hundreds of supporters on Saturday to officially announce the party’s endorsements for the 32nd and 33rd Legislative District seats and County Executive in the June Democratic Primary. The HCDO is proud to endorse:
District 32
Raj Mukherji for State Senate, Jessica Ramirez and John Allen for State Assembly
District 33
Brian Stack for State Senate, Gabriel Rodriguez and Julio Marenco for State Assembly
County Executive
Craig Guy for County Executive
“This is an exciting day for Hudson County as we officially begin the Primary Election by endorsing seven truly outstanding candidates, all of whom have long records of public service and varied experiences that will enable them to become the excellent representatives that the people of our county deserve,” said Chairman Vainieri. “With two talented, seasoned legislators in Brian Stack and Raj Mukherji running for Senate, four dynamic new candidates for State Assembly and a candidate for County Executive in Craig Guy who could not be more prepared to hit the ground running on day one, I’m very proud of the group of leaders we have assembled today, and of the unity that exists right now in the Hudson County Democratic Organization.”
The event was held outside the historic Brennan Courthouse and was also attended by Congressman Rob Menendez, former Congressman Albio Sires, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, Sheriff Frank Schillari, County Clerk Junior Maldonado, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, Assemblyman Will Sampson, Mayor Al Santos, Mayor Wayne Zitt, County Commissioners Bill O’Dea, Jerry Walker, Ken Kopacz and Anthony Romano, as well as numerous local Council members, union leaders, community members and more.
“I commend Chairman Vainieri, Senator Stack, Assemblyman Mukherji, and Hudson Democratic leaders on selecting an experienced, talented team of candidates who are ready to deliver for Hudson County,” said Governor Murphy. “The people of Hudson County deserve elected officials who will work every day to deliver for New Jersey’s middle class and working families and I look forward to working alongside Craig Guy and the legislators from Hudson County to do just that.”
The legislative candidates will be running in newly created districts that were selected by the Legislative Redistricting Commission last year. District 32 includes parts of Jersey City as well as Hoboken. District 33 includes Union City, North Bergen, West New York, Weehawken, Secaucus and Guttenberg.
“Hudson County will always be a place that is close to my heart, so I am proud to be a part of today’s announcement of this new day for the Hudson County Democratic Organization under the leadership of Chairman Vainieri,” said Senator Menendez. “Each of these candidates represents the best of Hudson County and I know they will work hard between now and Election Day, so they each have my full support and endorsement. I look forward to partnering with them to fight for our shared Democratic values here in Hudson County, in Trenton and in Washington.”
The HCDO will announce its endorsements in the 31st Legislative District and for the County Commission at a later date.
“As one of our economic, cultural and political powerhouses, Hudson County is critical to New Jersey’s future, and I am glad to see Chairman Vainieri endorse this exciting team of leaders to keep the county and our state moving forward,” said…