Maria’s Women United Endorses 20 Candidates for the Upcoming 2017 Election
October 10, 2017, 4:38 pm | in
Maria’s Women United endorses 20 candidates for the upcoming 2017 election
Maria’s Women United proudly announces the endorsement of the following female candidates running for office in the November general election:
Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Fifth Legislative District
Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera, Fourth Legislative District
Assemblywoman Patricia Egan Jones, Fifth Legislative District
Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, Sixth Legislative District
Carol Murphy, Candidate for Assembly in the Seventh Legislative District
Maryann Merlino, Candidate for Assembly in the Eighth Legislative District
Joann Schwartz, Candidate for Assembly in the Eighth Legislative District
Assemblywoman Joann Downey, 11th Legislative District
Laura Poppe, Candidate for Assembly in the 16th Legislative District
Lacey Rzeszowski, Candidate for Assembly in the 21st Legislative District
Freeholder Carol Musso, Cumberland County
Surrogate Helene Reed, Gloucester County
Freeholder Heather Simmons, Gloucester County
Dr. Thelma Witherspoon, Atlantic County Freeholder Candidate
Caren Fitzpatrick, Atlantic County Freeholder Candidate
Ashley Bennett, Atlantic County Freeholder Candidate
Danielle Davis, Cape May County Freeholder Candidate
Gina Marie Santore, Woolwhich Council Candidate
Stephanie Madden, Haddon Heights Council Candidate
Angela Bardoe, Pittsgrove Council Candidate
“The mission of Maria’s Women United has always been to support female candidates in the lower seven counties and those who value South Jersey, at all levels of government, building a bench of strong Democratic women. These women embody the spirit and legacy of Maria Barnaby Greenwald, a trailblazer for women throughout our region. Our board is proud to support these women and invest over $21,000 in their respective races,” said Amy Swan, Chair of Maria’s Women United. “We strongly urge all New Jerseyans to come out and vote on November 7th for these highly qualified candidates up and down the ballot.”
Maria’s Women United is dedicated to preserving and fostering the Maria Barnaby Greenwald legacy of uniting, promoting, mentoring and empowering Democratic women of South Jersey
and those who support the region. Maria’s impact on the political landscape of our state was a lasting one, breaking down barriers and extending a hand to others who needed it. It is our goal to honor her commitment to limitless achievements and possibility for all women.
The following is a list of members of the board of Maria’s Women United: Amy Swan, Chair; Melissa Pollitt, Vice Chair; Donna Marie Robinson Taylor, Treasurer; Leana Crowther, Secretary; Beth Schroeder-Buonsante, Mary Cruz, Alexis Degan, Karin Elkis, Stephanie Fisher, Karen Kominsky, Jeannie LaRue, Jennifer Lehman, Tricia Mueller, Allison Murphy, Jessica Stewart and Jennifer Taylor.
