Statement by Campaign Manager Alex Ball on the Democratic Gubernatorial Debate

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP — “Tonight, Mikie showed New Jersey the different kind of leadership she’d bring to Trenton — and we’ve seen how her fresh perspective is resonating with voters across the state. Mikie’s life has been defined by nearly 10 years in the Navy as a helicopter aircraft commander, her experience as a federal prosecutor, a record-setting grassroots run for office after Trump threatened the values she swore an oath to protect, and as mom of four. Her unique experience is directly reflected in how she will lead as governor: Mikie is relentlessly focused on lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and protecting our rights and freedoms under threat from Trump’s Washington.

“While Mikie has always stepped up to serve the public, others on stage tonight have spent years governing on behalf of special interests and leveraging public office to benefit themselves — and certainly have the baggage to show for it. New Jersey is ready to turn the page on the same old politics that fail to deliver for families — and Mikie is ready on Day One to roll up her sleeves and get to work.”