32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for 2026 General Election

Union backs candidates dedicated to protecting working families, economic justice, and strong communities from Congress to County Government

Newark, N.J. — 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, announced its comprehensive list of endorsements for the upcoming November 2026 general election. Spanning congressional, mayoral, and county commissioner races across the state, the union is backing leaders who have proven records of fighting for the dignity, safety, and economic security of New Jersey's workforce.

“Our members are the essential property service workers—cleaners, security officers, concierges, airport workers, and school food staff—who keep New Jersey running every single day. As we approach this vital election, working families deserve leaders at every level of government who don't just speak for us, but stand on the front lines with us,” said Ana Maria Hill, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and New Jersey State Director. “From the halls of Congress to our county boards, these endorsed candidates share our vision of a fairer economy, affordable communities, and workplace protections where working people can truly thrive.”

The following candidates have officially earned 32BJ SEIU’s endorsement for the 2026 general election:

FEDERAL ENFORSEMENTS

U.S. Senate

• Cory Booker

U.S. House of Representatives

• NJ-01: Donald Norcross
• NJ-03: Herb Conaway
• NJ-06: Frank Pallone
• NJ-07: Rebecca Bennett
• NJ-08: Rob Menendez
• NJ-09: Nellie Pou
• NJ-10: LaMonica McIver
• NJ-11: Analilia Mejia
• NJ-12: Dr. Adam Hamawy [1, 2, 3]

LOCAL & COUNTY ENFORSEMENTS

Rahway Mayoral

• Raymond A. Giacobbe

Essex County Board of Commissioners

• District 1: Wilson Pichardo
• District 2: A'Dorian Murray-Thomas
• District 3: Medinah Muhammad
• District 4: Leonard Luciano
• District 5: Carlos Pomares
• At-Large: Christine McGrath, Abdur Yasin, Wayne L. Richardson, Deb Engel

Mercer County Board of Commissioners

• Lucylle Walter
• Nakia White Barr

Hudson County Board of Commissioners

• District 2: William O'Dea
• District 3: Pamela Johnson
• District 5: Ron Bautista
• District 6: Fanny Cedeño
• District 9: Alex Valdez

Passaic County Board of Commissioners

• Orlando Cruz
• Nick Veliky

“32BJ members are energized and talking to voters, knocking on doors, and making phone calls to mobilize our communities,” Hill added. “Having a voice in government means electing people who understand that a strong New Jersey is built from the ground up, starting with working class families.”

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32BJ SEIU is a member-driven union representing more than 15,000 service workers in New Jersey and a total of 185,000 service workers across 12 states and Washington, D.C.