Andy Kim Announces Endorsement from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

MARLTON, NJ — Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), another in a long list of local organizations supporting his reelection.

“Congressman Andy Kim is a tireless advocate for the people of New Jersey, and we’re proud to endorse him for reelection this fall”, said Steve Tully, AFSCME NJ Executive Director. “Andy respects the work that public service and health care workers do for the people of New Jersey and his support for the Heroes Act shows his commitment to protecting these services and working families across the country. With Andy, we will always have someone working for us in Congress.”

“I’m proud to stand with AFSCME in their fight for fairness, excellence, prosperity, and opportunity for all working families,” said Congressman Andy Kim. “AFSCME members have been on the front lines of our community in the fight against the coronavirus, and I’m doing everything I can in Congress to work for them.”

In addition to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Andy has been endorsed by the New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council, Transport Workers Union of America NJ State Conference, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), United Steelworkers, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, SEIU New Jersey State Council, New Jersey Laborers Union (LiUNA), International Association of Sheet Metal, Air & Rail Transportation Workers (SMART), the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (Boilermakers), the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ), ATU New Jersey State Council, Ironworkers Local 399, UA Local 322, Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Service Technicians, Teamsters Joint Council 53 and Local 676, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of New Jersey, the Communication Workers of America Local 1036 and Local 1032, The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the New Jersey State Association of Letter Carriers, and the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ). Andy also has the support of the American Postal Workers Union, the National Treasury Employees Union, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and the Air Line Pilots Association, among others.

Without taking support from corporate PACs, the campaign raised more than $1 million in the second fundraising quarter of 2020. The campaign has raised more than $4.3 million in the 2020 cycle, and currently has more than $3.5 million cash on hand. The campaign has put itself in a strong position to win what is widely expected to be one of the most competitive races in the country this fall. Of individual donations to Kim’s campaign, 90 percent were $100 or less, demonstrating continued grassroots support that helped him win in 2018.

Congressman Kim has been listed as part of the DCCC’s Frontline program and has been endorsed by government reform groups like End Citizens United PAC and the Patriotic Millionaires; national security and veterans groups like VoteVets, Serve American PAC, Foreign Policy for America, and Council for a Livable World; progressive groups like the League of Conservation Voters and Planned Parenthood Action Fund; and advocacy organizations like Brady PAC, Emgage Action and Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), among other organizations.

Congressman Kim grew up in Marlton, NJ and lives in the district with his wife, Kammy, and two young children. He previously served as the Director for Iraq and the Counter-ISIS fight at the White House National Security Council and as a strategic adviser to top generals in Afghanistan.

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