Broad Coalition of Statewide Leaders and National Organizations Endorse Peter Jacob for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(UNION TWP, N.J. – June 4, 2018) – A vast collection of influencers from across the state have endorsed Peter Jacob in the June 5th Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

Jacob was the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 7th Congressional District in 2016, when his grassroots campaign led to the most competitive challenge ever faced by incumbent Leonard Lance. Jacob’s 2018 primary effort has been endorsed this year by several nationwide organizations, including Justice Democrats, Brand New Congress, Our Revolution, Progressive Democrats of America, and the Political Action Committee of the National Association of Social Workers.

Across New Jersey and within CD-7, Jacob has been endorsed by a broad coalition of Democratic Party officials and candidates, activists, and community leaders. Listed below are individuals who have given their personal endorsements to the Jacob 2018 campaign:

Jennifer Blumenstock – Town Council President, Garwood, NJ

Dr. Rozella Clyde – 2017 Candidate for Morris County Freeholder

Cris Crapello – 2018 Candidate for Somerset County Democratic Committee

Kris Grasso – Morris County Democratic Committee; 2017 Township Committee Candidate, Mount Olive, NJ

Lawrence Hamm – Chairman, People’s Organization for Progress

John Hickson – Owner/Proprietor, Mrs. Riley’s Publik House, High Bridge, NJ

Jason Krychiw – 2018 Candidate for Union Township (Union County) Committee

Marc Lazarow – Council Member, Garwood, NJ

Rachel Marlowe – Morris County Democratic Committee; 2017 Township Committee Candidate, Mount Olive, NJ

Kate Matteson – 2017 Candidate for NJ General Assembly, 24th Legislative District

Ronnie McDowell – 2018 Candidate for Union Township (Union County) Committee

Erin Norbury – 2018 Candidate for Somerset County Democratic Committee

Linda Osborne – Lyme Disease Awareness Activist, Hunterdon County

Santiago Rodriguez – Councilman-Elect, City of Trenton, NJ

Nina Stein White – Co-Proprietor, Boblink Dairy, Holland Township, NJ

Sara Todisco – 2018 Town Council Candidate, Garwood, NJ

Nina Turner – President, Our Revolution

Jonathan White – Co-Proprietor, Boblink Dairy, Holland Township, NJ

“It is such an honor to receive the support of this amazing collection of individuals who are committed to fighting forward toward a bold, brave, and progressive vision, said Jacob. “Together, we can be the change that is needed for our party, our communities, our district, our state, and our nation, so that We The People can truly accomplish a more perfect union.”

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