U.S. SENATOR CORY BOOKER ENDORSES EUGENE YOUNG, JR. TO BE THE NEXT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE GREAT STATE OF DELAWARE

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement, endorsing Eugene Young to be the next U.S. Representative of Delaware’s at-large district.

“I’m proud to endorse my friend Eugene Young for the U.S. House from Delaware. From the day I first met him more than a decade ago, Eugene has shown his passion for and skill at building coalitions and bringing people together to take on our most pressing challenges. From leading nonprofit initiatives focused on education and racial justice to overseeing Delaware’s largest housing investment in history as Secretary of Housing, Eugene’s passion for public service and helping others is exactly what Congress needs right now,” Said U.S. Senator Cory Booker.

Eugene Young said the following after receiving the endorsement:

“It is with deep gratitude that I accept the endorsement of Senator Cory Booker, whose influence ignited my passion for public service. Working alongside him as a close aide for two years was an enriching chapter in my journey. I had the privilege to witness firsthand his steadfast commitment to working families. As I embark on my own path towards Congress, I am committed to embodying those same values and dedicating each day to advocating fervently for all communities in Delaware.”

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Eugene Young is running for U.S. Congress to be a voice for Delawareans on our most critical issues, from housing affordability, to lowering the cost of health care, to protecting the reproductive rights of women. Raised in Wilmington’s East Side, his career has been dedicated to serving the public. Eugene’s initiatives include founding Delaware Elite, a youth empowerment program; co-founding Network Delaware, to guide civic engagement in government and policy initiatives; and leading the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League in its mission to uplift communities of color. In his most recent role as Housing Secretary for the state of Delaware, he created innovative housing initiatives, overseeing the largest increase to the state budget in its history toward safe and affordable housing opportunities for more than 30,000 Delawareans.

Website: https://eugeneyoung.com/