Statement on Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer’s Announcement

Zwicker and Freiman thank running-mate Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer for her partnership and service to the 16th District

Montgomery, NJ – Following Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer’s announcement to not seek re-election to the New Jersey State Assembly, Senator Andrew Zwicker and Assemblyman Roy Freiman put out the following statements:

Senator Andrew Zwicker stated: “It has been an honor serving alongside Assemblywoman Jaffer and working on behalf of the people of the 16th District. She broke barriers and made history in 2021 – as the first South Asian and Muslim woman to be elected to the Assembly and in 2019 – as the first Muslim woman to be elected Mayor in the United States. Her work on women’s and reproductive healthcare, mental health, diversity, and good governance will benefit our state for generations to come. I am proud to continue to serve the 16th District alongside Assemblywoman Jaffer this year, and wish her and her family all the best moving forward.”

Assemblyman Roy Freiman stated: “The 16th District has been lucky to have a strong advocate in Trenton like Assemblywoman Jaffer. Her drive to break barriers led her to becoming the first South Asian and Muslim woman elected to the Assembly in 2021, and led her to being the first Muslim woman elected to be Mayor in the United States in 2019, both achievements that broke down doors for so many. It has been my pleasure to serve alongside her in the State Assembly and I wish her all the best as she moves ahead.”