Emerge New Jersey Accepting Applications for Class of 2023

Brielle, NJ—On September 8, 2022, Emerge New Jersey, the state’s premier organization for recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, announced that it is accepting applications for its 2023 Signature Training Program. Applications are being accepted through November 30th, 2023, with the six-month program expected to begin on January 14th, 2023.

The application launch follows a successful primary season for Emerge New Jersey. The organization saw 17 women on the ballot in the June primary with all 17 candidates winning their races–a historic 100% win rate. The organization has 19 alums on the ballot in November with 7 first time candidates and 12 New American Majority candidates–Black, Brown and Indigenous women and women of color, as well as LGBTQ+, young, and unmarried women.

“Emerge New Jersey is excited to launch our applications to train another class of powerful Democratic women from communities across the great Garden State,” said Geri Jannarone, Executive Director of Emerge New Jersey. “This year, we’re seeing the power women are having in our elections. We’re running in some of the most competitive races in the country, finding unprecedented success on the ballot, and feeling the effects right here in New Jersey. And now we’re looking toward the future to ensure we’re continuing to empower women to run–and win. Emerge is proud of our work to bring parity to our elected offices and institutions and look forward to recruiting the next class who will lead these transformative efforts.”

Emerge New Jersey’s training program offers Democratic women who want to run for public office a unique opportunity. Women who are accepted receive 70 hours of in-depth education over six months that inspires them to run for office and gives them

the tools to win. The program’s trainers are an elite team of campaign consultants, advisors and staff from all over the country, who have been involved in some of the most successful campaigns and initiatives seen in recent election cycles. Participants learn from these experts and develop practical knowledge in areas such as public speaking, fundraising, campaign strategy, voter contact, media and messaging and others. Candidates also meet an array of dynamic women who hold elected and appointed office and become a part of a supportive network, which includes a national association of Emerge Alum serving at nearly every level of public office.

Emerge New Jersey has a proven track record for getting Democratic women elected, notable alum include Assemblywomen Britnee Timberlake and Sadaf Jaffer, and Mayors Dahlia Vertresse and Nicole Gillespie to name a few. Since the organization launched in 2013, the program has equipped over 110 women with the skills needed to bring change to their communities. Emerge is committed to reaching 100,000 women of the New American Majority, repowering political structures, and fostering a lift as you climb culture over the next 15 years.

For more information, please visit https://nj.emergeamerica.org/

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