Hudson County Progressives Democrats announces new candidate, Stephanie Martinez, to run in the 8th county commissioner district.

This recruitment represents a significant step in progressives challenging and rolling back the HCDO power in North Hudson. This open seat represents a unique opportunity to take an open seat for progressives, as well as prove that every part of Hudson County is competitive for progressives.

(North Bergen, New Jersey, Tuesday, March 7th) – The Hudson County Progressive Democrats have recruited Stephanie Martinez, a local environmental activist, to run in the open 8th district being vacated by Chairman Anthony Vainieri. Stephanie is an environmental advocate, and organizer who was active during her academic years at SPU and in her community, North Bergen. As a gen Z candidate, she understands that environmental justice is social justice. When it comes to environmentalism she connects it to gender equality, food sovereignty, and public health care.

“I am excited to give the voters of the 8th district a real choice, not the same machine-backed candidates who haven’t done anything to fix the problems facing Hudson County. We need someone who actually cares about addressing the challenges facing this county, from affordability to parks and green spaces to public safety. I believe by actually giving voters a choice between a progressive future and the same failed politics the HCDO has been peddling for decades we can win this election, move this county forward, and being to address the problems facing North Bergen.” Stephanie says.

The Hudson County Progressive Democrats have recruited six candidates to run for county commissioner in the upcoming county primary elections on June 6th, as well as Eleana Little for County Executive. The Progressives hope to win a majority on the county council as well as defeat Craig Guy for the open county executive seat.