Democrat Tim Alexander, a former County Detective and civil rights attorney, today launched his campaign today for New Jersey’s Second Congressional District.

Prior to becoming a civil rights attorney,  Alexander had a career in law enforcement.

“I’ve dedicated my entire adult life to serving this community as a law enforcement officer, a prosecutor, and now a civil rights attorney,” said the candidate i an emailed statement. “When Jeff Van Drew switched parties after being elected and pledged his undying loyalty to President Trump and the Republican party instead of this community – I could not sit on the sidelines any longer.

“My life experience is like so many others in South Jersey.  I know what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck,  to work through sleepless nights with my wife, trying to figure out how to pay for our children’s education and medical care.  And even as an African American law enforcement officer, I’ve experienced firsthand being harassed, shot at, assaulted, and falsely accused by police.

“I know how tough economic times impact lives and communities – I’ve lived it firsthand and seen it as a detective, a civil rights leader, and a father.   Right now, the people of South Jersey deserve someone who’s on their side, regardless of party,  who will work tirelessly to bring them jobs and opportunities – not politically motivated Washington DC obstructionist.

“My loyalty is and always will be with the people and communities of South Jersey and making life better for all of us. That’s why I’m running for congress.”