New Jersey is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Oct. 31. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Anthony Angelozzi (D) is running for New Jersey General Assembly District 8, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Angelozzi responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“As a teacher, supporting our students, parents, and educators is a top priority for me. As a union president, I also am focused on protecting workers’ rights and ensuring that workers have a voice at the table.”
Click here to read the rest of Angelozzi’s answers.
Joseph Atura (D) is running for New Jersey General Assembly District 9, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Atura responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Job training, living wage, childcare, affordable housing, mass transit.”
Click here to read the rest of Atura’s answers.
Andrea Katz (D) is running for New Jersey General Assembly District 8, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Katz responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I am passionate about advocating for children with special needs, updates to the school funding formula, and increased behavioral and mental health services for children.”
Click here to read the rest of Katz’s answers.
If you’re a New Jersey candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.
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