List Includes Chris Neff, the First Democrat to Win a Seat on the Mendham Borough Council in nearly 50 years

“Chris Neff is a dedicated leader who has shown a path for Democrats to win anywhere,” said O’Rourke. “I’m proud to have Chris’s support in my race for Congress. We both know how important it is for Democrats to broaden our appeal and talk with voters throughout the community - while still maintaining a firm commitment to our beliefs and values.”

“Megan understands our communities, and she knows the importance of connecting with voters and fighting for them,” said Neff. “It’s critically important for Democrats to win New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. We need a candidate who understands the entire district and can personally relate to voters whom Democrats don’t normally win over. In my race, I saw the benefit of reaching new voters and those who typically don’t vote for Democratic candidates. Megan is the candidate who can grow our voter base, fight for our values, and give a voice to everyone in the 7th Congressional District in Washington.”

O’Rourke also received endorsements from several current and former local elected officials from throughout the community.

• Josephine Noone - Former Washington Borough Councilwoman
• Dan Connor - Former Deputy Mayor of Franklin Township and Franklin Township Committee Member
• Ethel Conry - Former Mayor of Washington Borough and Warren-Sussex Chapter of NAACP Vice President
• Phil Destefano - Former Candidate for Sussex County Commissioner
• Holly Low - Former Councilwoman for Frenchtown
• Kristy Cook - Member of the North Warren Regional School Board
• Jeremy Cook - President of Blairstown School Board
• Karen Klein - Member of Blairstown Elementary School Board
• Janna Williams - Former Roselle Councilwoman
• Dr. Naima Ricks - Former Member of the Roselle School Board
• Brad Fay - Former Deputy Mayor of Montgomery Township and Montgomery Township Committee Member

O’Rourke has been endorsed by Rep. Ro Khanna, Former NJ Rep. Dr. Rush Holt, Rep. Chellie Pingree, four local unions, and leading environmentalists. She is building strong grassroots support throughout the district.

About Dr. Megan O’Rourke

Dr. Megan O’Rourke is running for Congress in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District in the Democratic primary. Megan grew up in a family of six in Blairstown. She earned her Ph.D. and ran a small farm before becoming a lead climate scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). During her time with the USDA, Dr. O’Rourke was a labor leader and fought for workers’ rights. Dr. O’Rourke left the federal government in the Summer of 2025 because she could not work for an Administration that was taking America backwards on climate and advancing policies that raise costs and hurt working families.

Learn more: https://meganorourkeforcongress.com 

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