Statement from Chairman John Currie on Passing of Salena Lesniak

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie is releasing the following statement on the death of Salena Lesniak, the longtime partner of former State Senator Ray Lesniak:

“On behalf of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to Senator Lesniak on the tragic and untimely passing of his wife and longtime partner Salena Lesniak. A highly regarded activist and change maker, Salena partnered with Ray and fellow advocates on many causes they both cared about deeply, from LGBTQ rights to treatment of animals to protecting our environment. Rest in Peace Salena Lesniak.”