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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 30, 2017
Doherty Endorses Lonegan for Congress
Leading Republican Continues to Consolidate Support

Hackensack, NJ — State Senator Mike Doherty, (R-Warren), today announced his support for conservative Republican Steve Lonegan in his campaign for congress in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District.

“Steve Lonegan has led the fight for every worthwhile conservative cause in New Jersey for the last two decades,” Sen. Doherty said.  “And he’s often been out front when few, if any, in the state legislature were willing to stand behind him.  But in 2018, the Republican Party will unify behind Steve to take back the Fifth Congressional District.”

Sen. Doherty and Mayor Lonegan have been long-time friends and allies.  In 2009, Doherty ran on Lonegan’s line in the Primary election winning a tough battle for the State Senate.

“North Jerseyeans know Steve Lonegan is a conservative warrior, a champion of conservative causes, and a leader in defeating big government scams like Jon Corzine’s toll hike scheme and Governor McGreevey’s embryonic stem cell research bond,” Doherty said.  “But voters need to know that Steve is also incredibly loyal and has been a supporter of mine every step of the way.  I’m proud to support his congressional campaign.”

Sen. Doherty, a West Point graduate and attorney, has served the people of West Jersey in the state legislature since 2002 — first in the General Assembly and, since 2009, in the State Senate.

“Senator Doherty is the conservative conscience of the state legislature,” Lonegan said.  “He consistently fights for smaller government, lower taxes, and more control at the county, local, and school board levels of government.  I’m grateful for his friendship and his endorsement.”

Lonegan has already been endorsed by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Bergen County State Senator Gerry Cardinale, Mrs. Ann Kievit, President of the Northwest New Jersey Taxpayers’ Association, Rev. Greg Quinlan, President of the Center for Garden State Families, on behalf of New Jersey for a Conservative Majority, Alexander Roubian, President of the New Jersey Second Amendment Society (NJ2AS), and United States Senator Ted Cruz.

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Common-sense conservative Republican Steve Lonegan is a loving father, grandfather, and a successful business owner who will make jobs, term limits, and lower taxes his primary focus as our next congressman. Steve is hardworking, outspoken, and dedicated to you and your family. Steve has a lifelong record of selfless public service. Steve has taken on the tough fights that few others will. Steve and his wife Lorraine (Rossi), who have been longtime parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bogota, live in Hackensack and have two adult daughters, Katharine and Brooke.