CHAIRMAN LEROY J. JONES, JR. STATEMENT ON REPRESENTATIVE BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN

TRENTON – New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chair Leroy J. Jones Jr. today released the following statement following Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s announcement that she will be retiring following her current term.

“The Watson family has long been a political dynasty in New Jersey and Bonnie Watson Coleman’s trailblazing career has only helped burnish that sterling reputation through her unwavering dedication to public service.”

“It is fitting that Bonnie has chosen this moment, less than a week after New Jersey elected the first Democratic woman to serve as governor, to announce that she will not be seeking reelection after her term ends.”

“Bonnie’s historic achievements in becoming the first African American woman to serve as Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee before being elected the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in the United States Congress will certainly never be forgotten.  Her achievements will be passed down in history books and, more importantly, they will be cited around kitchen tables and in family living rooms in communities everywhere as a reminder that barriers that can be broken and dreams can be realized.”

“The Congresswoman has always been, first and foremost, a voice for the voiceless, and always among the first in line in the fight to protect our democracy.  I know she is going to spend these next 13 months just as she has served over the previous five decades: standing up to President Trump and the MAGA movement and fighting every day to improve the lives of every family throughout the Twelfth Congressional district and the nation.”