Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey Proudly Endorses 48 Women Legislative Candidates for 2023 Election
Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey Proudly Endorses 48 Women Legislative Candidates for 2023 Election
Trenton, NJ – The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) is proud to announce its official endorsement of 48 women legislative candidates for the General Election this November. These pro-choice women represent a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and they are united in their dedication to public service.
WPCNJ has a long-standing commitment to promoting gender equality in politics and empowering women to run for public office. The Caucus is confident that the candidates they’re endorsing are well-qualified, dedicated, and prepared to make a difference in their respective roles.
“These endorsements reflect a strong showing of women candidates whose platforms are consistent with our mission, said WPCNJ President, Eileen Kean. “We are thrilled to support their campaigns as they seek to serve their communities and represent the different voices of our state.”
Along with an endorsement, The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey Political Action Committee has made significant contributions to candidate campaigns.
Here is a complete list of the endorsed candidates. WPCNJ encourages voters to learn more about these remarkable women and their campaigns and to join us in supporting their bids for public office.
Name | LD District | Party |
Damita White Morris | 1 | D |
Caren Fitzpatrick | 2 | D |
* Pamela Lampitt | 6 | D |
* Carol Murphy | 7 | D |
Andrea Katz | 8 | D |
* Kim Eulner | 11 | R |
* Marilyn Piperno | 11 | R |
Luanne Peterpaul | 11 | D |
Margie Donlon | 11 | D |
Raya Arbiol | 12 | D |
Danielle Mastropiero | 13 | D |
* Victoria Flynn | 13 | R |
Tennille R. McCoy | 14 | D |
* Verlina Reynolds Jackson | 15 | D |
* Yvonne Lopez | 19 | D |
* Annette Quijano | 20 | D |
* Nancy Munoz | 21 | R |
*Michele Matsikoudis | 21 | R |
* Linda Carter | 22 | D |
Lisa Fabrizio | 22 | R |
Alixon Collazos-Gill | 25 | D |
Diane Salvatore | 25 | D |
* Cleopatra Tucker | 28 | D |
Garnet Hall | 28 | D |
* Eliana Pintor Marin | 29 | D |
* Shanique Speight | 29 | D |
Barbara McCann Stamato | 31 | D |
Sydney J. Ferreira | 31 | R |
* Shavonda E. Sumter | 35 | D |
* Ellen Park | 37 | D |
* Shama Haider | 37 | D |
* Lisa Swain | 38 | D |
Giovanna Irizarry | 40 | D |
Jennifer Marrinan | 40 | D |
* Nilsa Cruz Perez | 5 | D |
Lucille Losapio | 13 | D |
* Linda Greenstein | 14 | D |
* Shirley Turner | 15 | D |
Denise King | 23 | D |
Christine Clark | 25 | D |
* Teresa Ruiz | 29 | D |
**Angela McKnight | 31 | D |
**Britnee Timberlake | 34 | D |
* Nellie Pou | 35 | D |
* Holly Schepisi | 39 | R |
Jennifer Ehrentraut | 40 | D |
Mitchelle Drulis | 16 | D |
Renee Burgress | 28 | D |