Veteran Zach Beecher Statement on Essex County Committee Endorsement Process for NJ-11 Special Election

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Today, Zach Beecher released the following statement on the current debate around the Essex County Committee's endorsement decision in the NJ-11 Special Election.  

The following quote can be attributed to Zach Beecher, candidate for NJ-11:

“Right now there is an open debate on whether the Essex County Committee should abstain from endorsing a candidate in the special election for NJ-11.

Abstaining from a process that is rushed and chaotic is a responsible move—to ensure that we find the best candidate to stand up to Donald Trump and his acolytes.

Every jump I made as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army was a leap of faith—faith in my team, in my leadership, and in the justice of the cause we were fighting for.

Let the voters decide.”

About Zach Beecher: 

Born and raised in North Jersey, Zach Beecher knew as long as he could remember that he wanted to serve his country. That didn’t surprise anyone who knew Zach’s parents: his Mom is a social worker who started a non-profit helping at-risk children; Dad was a 36-year police officer, dedicated to keeping our community safe.

Zach went to college on an ROTC scholarship and commissioned into the U.S. Army on Graduation Day. Zach reported to his first assignment just four days later.

A proud Ranger-qualified paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, Zach deployed to Iraq in 2016, where he was focused on taking back the city of Mosul from ISIS, a crucial mission that liberated 1.8 million people from ISIS rule and earned him a Bronze Star.

During his time in Iraq, Zach quickly realized that the private sector could learn a lot from troops in a war zone. While governments and corporations often move at a snail’s pace due to overregulation and bureaucracy, soldiers must innovate at the speed of battle to survive.

Innovation at the speed of battle: That became Zach’s calling after transitioning from active duty.

Zach has worked with companies large and small to boost innovation and deliver needed solutions faster. He’s taken on some of our toughest challenges, from developing technology to fighting human trafficking, helping health care providers extend their reach into urban areas, and unlocking America’s innovation base by pairing workers with companies and helping to launch initiatives that meet today’s technology needs, including helping Nokia develop its strategic innovation center in New Jersey.

Now, Zach is running for Congress because Donald Trump and a failed Congress are putting our people and our country at risk. Costs are rising on everything from coffee to car parts, health care is becoming more expensive and less accessible, and our standing in the world is crumbling. In Congress, Zach will fight for you at the speed of battle.

Currently a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves, Zach and his wife, Michelle, live in Morristown with their 1-year-old son, Pierce.

Watch Zach’s Announcement Video HERE