South Jersey Young Democrats Announce Endorsement and Support Lists for 2023 Elections
Camden, NJ – South Jersey Young Democrats, the leading voice for young democrats across South Jersey, is proud to endorse 21 young Democratic candidates under the age of 40 and support 21 candidates ages 41 and over.

“The South Jersey Young Democrats are pleased to announce our endorsements and supported candidates for the upcoming November 7 elections. South Jersey has some of the most diverse set of Democratic candidates in the State. If Democrats in New Jersey want to build on their majorities in the state legislature and pick up seats in local governments, then look no further than South Jersey. We look forward to winning up and down the ballot this November,” said SJYD President, Shaun O’Connor.
SJYD is the Garden State’s largest democratic youth chapter, including members from a total of six counties: Cape May, Cumberland, Camden, Salem, Gloucester and Atlantic counties. We are led by an executive board composed of young people and young people of color who are building the next generation of decision makers in Southern New Jersey.

SJYD endorsements were open to all Democratic candidates within the six counties that encompass our chapter under the age of 40. Support from the SJYD is given to any Democratic candidates over 41 who are in good standing.

“We continue to encourage the young people of South Jersey to get involved in their communities, share their stories and provide them with the resources to build movements that center young people’s voices and experiences in policies, politics and government,” said SJYD Vice President, Casey Haddox. “We are so proud to support and endorse candidates who are unapologetically paving the way for New Jersey government and politics to reflect the diverse communities of South Jersey and advocate for those whose voices are not heard. Now more than ever, it is imperative to register to vote and support these candidates!

South Jersey Young Democrats is proud to endorse the following candidates:

Atlantic County
Anthony Angelozzi – Assembly 8th Legislative District
Nikki Nicholas – Corbin City Council
Brendan Santangelo – Absecon Council Ward 1
Ryan Rodriguez – Egg Harbor City Council
Caitlin Stenson – Galloway Council

Camden County
Bill Moen – Assembly 5th Legislative District
Melanie Mercado – Barrington Council
Vincent Cerrito – Barrington Council
Kyle Hanson – Barrington Mayor
Jonathan Soll – Barrington School Board
Shawn Hutchison – Black Horse Pike School Board
Colin MacAdams – Brooklawn Council
Falio Leyba-Martinez – Camden City Ward 3
Renee Cherfane – Cherry Hill School Board
Danielle Loomis – Collingwood School Board
Maggie Zmijewski – Collingswood School Board
Jarod Thomas – Gloucester Township School Board
Kathleen Harron – Haddon Heights Council
Regina Phillips – Haddon Heights Council
Zachary Houck – Haddon Heights Mayor
Sean Fitzgerald – Merchantville Council
Vince Martinez – Pennsauken Council
Erica Wakely – Pine Hill Council
George Farmer – Winslow School Board

Cumberland
Joeigh Perella – Cumberland County Commissioner

Cape May County
Damita White-Morris – Assembly 1st Legislative District

Gloucester County
Cody Miller – Assembly 4th Legislative District
Dennis Burke – National Park Mayor
Tahje Thomas – Paulsboro Council
Collin Aregood – Woodbury Heights Council
Jo Miller – Woodbury City Council – Ward 1

Ocean County
Gabriel Franco – 9th Legislative District

Salem County
Jonathan Carter – Penns Grove Council
Qawaun White – Penns Grove Council
Cody Loatman – Salem City Council West Ward
Tara Mazer – Woodstown Borough Council

South Jersey Young Democrats is proud to support the following candidates:

Charles Laspata – Senate 1st Legislative District
Eddie Bonner – Assembly 1st Legislative District
Caren Fitzpatrick – Senate 2nd Legislative District
Alphonso Harrell – Assembly 2nd Legislative District
Lisa Bender – Assembly 2nd Legislative District
John Burzichelli – Senate 3rd Legislative District
Heather Simmons – Assembly 3rd Legislative District
Dave Bailey – Assembly 3rd Legislative District
Paul Moriarty – Senate 4th Legislative District
Dan Hutchison – Assembly 4th Legislative District
Nilsa Cruz-Perez – Senate 5th Legislative District
Bill Spearman – Assembly 5th Legislative District
James Beach- Senate 6th Legislative District
Louis Greenwald – Assembly 6th Legislative District
Pamela Lampitt – Assembly 6th Legislative District
Latoya Dunston – Atlantic City Council Ward 2
Cindy McCoy – Hi-Nella Council
Jim Jefferson – Gloucester County Commissioner
Matthew Weng – Gloucester County Commissioner
Joann Gatinelli – Gloucester County Commissioner
Rob Johnson – Woodbury Council Ward 3

On Tuesday October 24, the South Jersey Young Democrats will be hosting an endorsement party at Forgotten Boardwalk Brewery from 6-9pm to show support for our Soouth Jersey candidates. You can purchase your ticket by clicking here. SJYD’s endorsements and support do not denote and are not an exhaustive list of all campaigns SJYD supports in South Jersey. To stay up-to-date on event details and future opportunities, be sure to follow SJYD on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter at either sjyd.org or @sjyoungdemocrats.

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South Jersey Young Democrats are committed to promoting civic and political engagement for young democrats in South Jersey. The goal of the SJYD is to encourage individuals between the ages of 16 and 40 to become politically active in their local communities and to help elect Democrats to all levels of government.