Morris Plains, New Jersey – The Morris County Democratic Committee’s LGBTQA+ Caucus announces their endorsed candidates for the 2022 general election. Applications were reviewed by the Caucus endorsement committee, appointed by Chair Cara Parmigiani. To maintain the integrity of the process, both the Caucus Chair and Vice-Chair T.C. McCourt were not involved in the review process.

Candidates were endorsed following a screening process that addressed issues specific to the LGBTQA+ community, as well as the candidate’s support for the mission of the caucus in advancing issues of equality for our community. With so much at stake in the upcoming election, it is important to recognize and support the candidates who will stand up for the LGBTQA+ Community. Both members of the LGBTQA+ community and allies are eligible for endorsement.

There were many exceptional candidates applying, both elected officials and those seeking office for the first time. Noting this, Caucus Chair Cara Parmigiani said, “I am so excited by the number of strong candidates coming forward to seek the support of the Caucus. I want to thank all who applied, and I look forward to working with them once in elected office to ensure visibility, equality, and dignity is afforded to all.”

The following candidates are endorsed by the Morris County LGBTQA+ Caucus:

T.C. McCourt
Morris County Commissioner

Baramdai “Alicia” Sharma
Morris County Commissioner

Benjamin Weissman
Boonton Ward 4 Town Council

Stacey Ewald
Chatham Township Committee

Karol Ruiz
Dover 3rd Ward Alderwoman

Melissa Rawley-Payne
Mendham Borough Council

Melissa Wojcik
Mendham Borough Council

Lauren Spirig
Mendham Township Committee

Donna Guariglia
Morris Township Committee

Alison Senna
Pequannock Town Council

Jonathan Torres
Randolph Town Council

Jonathan Sackett
Mayor, Rockaway Township

About the Morris County LGBTQA+ Caucus
The Morris County Democratic LGBTQA+ Caucus is dedicated to supporting LGBTQA+ candidates and advancing issues of equality for our community. The caucus was founded for the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. It promotes the advocacy for social justice and equality through the involvement of the Democratic Party and municipal and State governments. For more information about the Morris County Democratic LGBTQA+ Caucus, please visit our website at http://lgbtqacaucus.org/ or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mclgbta.