Atlantic County Democratic Chairman Michael Suleiman today urged the Legislature to pass a law to change the date of the June 2025 primary election so that it does not conflict with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

“Atlantic County’s vibrant Jewish community should not have to choose between practicing their religion and exercising their right to vote,” said Suleiman. “Especially at a time when antisemitism is at a frightening level, we need to stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters and move the June 2025 primary so that everyone has the ability to vote.”

After conferring with Democratic and Republican elections officials, Suleiman is recommending that the Legislature push the date of the 2025 primary election back by one week from Tuesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 10.

“Pushing the primary election back a week is an easy fix to make sure that some Jewish voters are not disenfranchised while at the same time not adversely affecting the general election timeline. This is a no-brainer,” said Suleiman.