ISELIN — Mikie Sherrill released the following statement today after winning the Middlesex County Democratic Convention:

“I’m so grateful to have the support of Middlesex County Democrats. Together, we’re going to bring down housing costs, fund and improve our public schools, and make retirement more affordable for seniors. From Woodbridge and Edison to South Brunswick and Monroe, Middlesex County is the heart of New Jersey — if you win here you can win everywhere. There’s a lot at stake and we know all too well what happens when somebody like Jack Ciattarelli or Bill Spadea get into office: They raid funding for NJ TRANSIT, restrict abortion rights, and refuse to pay our bills. We can’t let them bring Trump and Musk’s chaos to New Jersey — we’re going to win this race and chart a different path forward.”

Middlesex is Mikie’s fifth convention win, following victories in Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, and Sussex. She was the top vote getter in Ocean County this past weekend, earning twice as many votes as her nearest competitor.