Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick today announced his candidacy for State Senate in Legislative District 21 following Senator Tom Kean Jr’s decision to not seek reelection.

“I am proud to announce that I am running to represent the residents of New Jersey’s 21^st legislative district in the State Senate,” said Bramnick. “It has been an honor to serve the residents in the State Assembly and I look forward to continuing that work in the State Senate. Tom Kean Jr. is a true statesman, strong advocate, thoughtful policymaker and friend. I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

“As State Senator I will continue to focus on providing high-quality constituent services whether assisting with unemployment claims, dealing with the MVC or navigating a state agency,” he added. “When I am in Trenton I have always been guided by commonsense, civility.”

Bramnick said he is honored by the support from all three Republican county chairs that comprise the district: Laura Ali (Morris) Glenn Mortimer (Union), and Tim Howes (Somerset). He has also been endorsed by 21^st district Republican municipal chairs: Heidi Cohen (Berkeley Heights), Scott Mitzner (Bernards Township), Patti Page (Chatham Borough), Andis Kalinins (Cranford), Janis Pulton-Vallone (Far Hills), Jay Woloshen (Kenilworth) Carol Prasa (Long Hill Township) J.D. Bryden (Mountainside) Alex Kogan (New Providence) Mariann Brenner (Roselle Park) Jerome Fernandez (Springfield) Steven Spurr (Summit), Derrick Freijomil (Warren), Debra Joren (Watchung Borough), and JoAnn Neylan (Westfield).