Port Authority PBA Endorses Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett for Congress in Democratic Primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District

WAYNE, NJ – County Commissioner John Bartlett today announced the endorsement of his campaign for Congress by the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (PAPBA), one of the region’s most respected law enforcement unions representing the men and women who protect critical transportation infrastructure across New York and New Jersey.

In announcing the union’s endorsement in the Democratic primary, PAPBA President Frank Conti praised Bartlett’s long-standing record of public service over self service, grounded in leadership, integrity, and a commitment to public safety.

“John’s proven commitment to community, public safety, and essential infrastructure projects has earned our endorsement,” said Frank Conti, President of the Port Authority PBA, Inc. “We know John as a trusted advisor with the highest ethical standards, and we know he has so much more to contribute to our state and our nation. We wish him the greatest success in his campaign.”

Commissioner Bartlett expressed gratitude for the endorsement and emphasized the importance of supporting the officers who keep the region’s transportation network safe.

“I’m honored to have the support of the Port Authority PBA, whose members showed the world an example of selfless service on 9/11, and continue to play an essential role in protecting the millions of Americans who rely on our airports, ports, bridges, and transit systems every day,” Bartlett said. “I look forward to continuing to work with them to safeguard our region and ensure the federal government is a reliable partner in building a stronger, more connected New Jersey.”

The Special Primary Election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District is scheduled for February 5th, 2026.

About John Bartlett

John Bartlett is running for Congress to put public service over self-service by making life more affordable for New Jersey families, and defending democracy from Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. John has been fighting and winning these fights for years, beating Donald Trump and Republicans in court to protect vulnerable Americans and our right to vote. As a Passaic County Commissioner, John has a proven record protecting affordability: nine straight years of lowering the property tax rate and balancing budgets while improving services, building new parks and public schools, and bringing in $600 million in federal transportation funding to grow our region’s economy and make commutes safer and easier. John learned a lifelong dedication to service from his father, a country pediatrician, and he is ready to bring this fight for our shared values to Washington.

A graduate of Brown University and Harvard Law School who also studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as a Raoul Wallenberg Scholar, he lives in Wayne with his wife, Dr. Khyati Joshi, and their college-age son.

For more information, visit www.johnbartlett.com and follow the campaign on X, Facebook, and Instagram.