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July 25, 2009
A Statement by the Women’s Political Caucus
Selection of Loretta Weinberg for Lieutenant
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A Statement by the Women’s Political Caucus
Selection of Loretta Weinberg for Lieutenant
Governor read more...
A Statement by the Women’s Political Caucus
of New Jersey on Chris Christie’s Selection of
Kim Guadagno for Lieutenant Governor read
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of New Jersey on Chris Christie’s Selection of
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For Immediate Release: Contact: Hollie Gilroy, 732-769-2157
October 13, 2009 info@wpcnj.org
"Women's Political Caucus of NJ Announces
Endorsements and Recommendations"
Record Number of Women Earn Endorsements and PAC Support
(Trenton) -- The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey announced today it is
endorsing 27 women in their bids to win seats in the state Assembly. To help
insure that these impressive women achieve their goals, the bi-partisan
caucus is contributing a total of $13,350 to their campaigns. The
announcement was made at a State House press conference with candidates
from both sides of the aisle present.
percentage of women in the Legislature. Today, 27 women hold office in the
and there is a real potential to win more seats in November due to the fact that
so many women are competing this year," said Hollie Gilroy, president of the
The Caucus is endorsing 27 women - an increase over 2007, when the
Caucus endorsed 24 women.
Nineteen of them are incumbents, while eight are challengers. They are an
impressive cadre of talented women, who are ready to bring their unique
perspectives to the State House and work diligently for voters across New
Jersey," said Connie McGhee, chairwoman of the WPC-NJ political action
committee.
The Caucus also made a recommendation in the gubernatorial race -
recognizing the presence of two progressive, pro-choice women running for the
first Lieutenant Governor's position.
In making its recommendation, the Women's Political Caucus Board said:
"For nearly 40 years the Caucus has worked to empower highly accomplished,
progressive, pro-choice women. This year the organization was gratified when
the state's two leading parties selected two such women as candidates for
Lieutenant Governor. The nominees, Sheriff Kim Guadagno and state Sen.
Loretta Weinberg, exemplify the best of what New Jersey offers its voters in this
historic election."
The Caucus recommended the slate headed by Gov. Jon Corzine and Sen.
Weinberg because as pro-choice candidates they both support the core
principals of the Caucus.
As a women's political organization, the Caucus refrains from endorsing men.
But candidates who share the organization's pro-choice mission receive its
recommendation. Twenty-five men earned that distinction this year.
A complete list of the endorsed and recommended candidates is attached.
For more information on the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey, visit
www.wpcnj.org
October 13, 2009 info@wpcnj.org
"Women's Political Caucus of NJ Announces
Endorsements and Recommendations"
Record Number of Women Earn Endorsements and PAC Support
(Trenton) -- The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey announced today it is
endorsing 27 women in their bids to win seats in the state Assembly. To help
insure that these impressive women achieve their goals, the bi-partisan
caucus is contributing a total of $13,350 to their campaigns. The
announcement was made at a State House press conference with candidates
from both sides of the aisle present.
percentage of women in the Legislature. Today, 27 women hold office in the
and there is a real potential to win more seats in November due to the fact that
so many women are competing this year," said Hollie Gilroy, president of the
The Caucus is endorsing 27 women - an increase over 2007, when the
Caucus endorsed 24 women.
Nineteen of them are incumbents, while eight are challengers. They are an
impressive cadre of talented women, who are ready to bring their unique
perspectives to the State House and work diligently for voters across New
Jersey," said Connie McGhee, chairwoman of the WPC-NJ political action
committee.
The Caucus also made a recommendation in the gubernatorial race -
recognizing the presence of two progressive, pro-choice women running for the
first Lieutenant Governor's position.
In making its recommendation, the Women's Political Caucus Board said:
"For nearly 40 years the Caucus has worked to empower highly accomplished,
progressive, pro-choice women. This year the organization was gratified when
the state's two leading parties selected two such women as candidates for
Lieutenant Governor. The nominees, Sheriff Kim Guadagno and state Sen.
Loretta Weinberg, exemplify the best of what New Jersey offers its voters in this
historic election."
The Caucus recommended the slate headed by Gov. Jon Corzine and Sen.
Weinberg because as pro-choice candidates they both support the core
principals of the Caucus.
As a women's political organization, the Caucus refrains from endorsing men.
But candidates who share the organization's pro-choice mission receive its
recommendation. Twenty-five men earned that distinction this year.
A complete list of the endorsed and recommended candidates is attached.
For more information on the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey, visit
www.wpcnj.org
| Assembly - Endorsed *signifies incumbent Celeste Riley (D)* - District 3 Pamela Lampitt (D)* - District 6 Dawn Marie Addiego (R)* - District 8 Debbie Sarcone (D) - District 8 Michele Roth (D) - District 12 Amy Handlin (R)* - District 13 Linda Greenstein (D)* - District 14 Bonnie Watson Coleman(D)* - District 15 Kim Taylor (R) - District 15 Roberta Karpinecz (D) - District 16 Annette Quijano (D)* - District 20 Nancy Munoz (R)* - District 21 Linda Stender (D)* - District 22 Tammeisha Smith (D) - District 23 Rebeka Conroy (D) - District 25 Mila Jasey (D)* - District 27 Cleopatra Tucker (D)* - District 28 L. Grace Spencer (D)* - District 29 Marie Day (R) - District 31 Joan Quigley (D)* - District 32 Sheila Oliver (D)* - District 34 Nellie Pou (D)* - District 35 Elease Evans (D)* - District 35 Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)* - District 37 Joan Voss (D)* - District 38 Concetta Wagner (D)* - District 38 Charlotte Vandervalk (R)* - District 39 |
| Governor/Lt. Governor- Recommended * Signifies Incumbent Jon. S. Corzine & Loretta Weinberg* |
| * Signifies Incumbent John Amodeo (R) - District 2 * Reginal Floyd (D) - District 2 John Burzichelli (D) - District 3* Paul Moriarty (D) - District 4* William Collins (D) - District 4* Louis Greenwald (D) - District 6* Herb Conway (D) - District 7 * Richard Vistocky (D) - District 9 David Wolfe (R) - District 10* Jim Holzapfel (R) - District 10* J. Randy Bishop (D) - District 11 Richard Bolger (D) - District 11 Peter Biondi (R) - District 16* Upendra Chivukula (D) - District 17* Salim Nathoo (R) - District 17 Robert Jones (R) - District 18 Patrick Diegnan (D) - District 18* John Wisniewski (D) - District 19* Craig Coughlin (D) - District 19 Wayne Marek (D) - District 26 Douglas Herbert (D) - District 26 Alberto Coutinho (D) - District 29* Ruben Ramos Jr. (D) - District 33* Frederick Scalera (D) - District 36* Gordon Johnson (D) - District 37* |