HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP JIM CLYBURN ENDORSES GOTTHEIMER FOR REELECTION

Today, United States Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) was endorsed for reelection by House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (SC-06). Clyburn, the number three House Democrat, is the highest-ranking Black official in the United States Congress.

“I’m proud to support Rep. Josh Gottheimer because at this defining moment for our country, we need leaders in Congress who will be strong voices for our values and stand up for what is right,” said Majority Whip Clyburn. “I find Josh to be a principled leader and committed public servant who puts his constituents first. As a former senior advisor to the US Civil Rights Commission, he understands the urgency of our fight for racial justice, and he has been an important voice in Congress on criminal justice reform, voting rights and making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Josh is focused on bringing people together to expand opportunities and build a stronger future for all. I strongly urge voters in the Fifth District to join me in supporting Josh Gottheimer’s re-election.”

“Jim Clyburn is a legendary legislator, a Civil Rights hero, and a strong Democratic leader and I am proud to have his endorsement,” said Rep. Gottheimer. “I thank Jim for his support and look forward to continuing to work together to make health care more affordable and accessible and to fight for racial justice.”

Other notable endorsements for Rep. Gottheimer include:

Organizations:

• Congressional Black Caucus
• Sierra Club
• Human Rights Campaign
• National Education Association
• New Jersey Education Association
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Jewish Democratic Council of America
• Bergen County Building & Construction Trades Council
• Everytown for Gun Safety
• Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
• Humane Society Legislative Fund

Elected Officials:

• Governor Phil Murphy
• U.S. Senator Cory Booker
• U.S. Senator Bob Menendez
• U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
• House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries
• Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
• Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.
• Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg
• Senator Joseph Lagana
• Assemblyman Gordon Johnson
• Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle
• Assemblywoman Lisa Swain
• Assemblyman Chris Tully

Democratic Party Officials & Committees:

• Democratic State and Passaic Chair John Currie
• Bergen Chair Paul Juliano
• Warren Chair Tom Palmieri
• Sussex Chair Katie Rotondi
• 137 Democratic Municipal Chairs and local elected officials from across Bergen County
• Warren County Democratic Committee
• Sussex County Democratic Committee
• Bergen County Democratic Committee
• Passaic County Democratic Committee

First elected in 2016, Congressman Josh Gottheimer proudly represents New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes 79 towns in Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties. By bringing people together, fighting for lower taxes and affordable health care, and standing up for Jersey Values, Josh is getting things done for our families and our country.