South Jersey Young Democrats Announce Endorsement and Support Lists for 2023 Elections

Cherry Hill, NJ – South Jersey Young Democrats, the leading voice for young democrats across South Jersey, is proud to endorse 38 young Democratic candidates under the age of 40 and support 22 candidates ages 41 and over.

“The South Jersey Young Democrats are pleased to announce our endorsements and supported candidates for the upcoming November 7 elections. South Jersey has some of the most diverse set of Democratic candidates in the State. If Democrats in New Jersey want to build on their majorities in the state legislature and pick up seats in local governments, then look no further than South Jersey. We look forward to winning up and down the ballot this November,” said SJYD President, Shaun O’Connor.

SJYD is the Garden State’s largest democratic youth chapter, including members from a total of six counties: Cape May, Cumberland, Camden, Salem, Gloucester and Atlantic counties. We are led by an executive board composed of young people and young people of color who are building the next generation of decision makers in Southern New Jersey.

SJYD endorsements were open to all Democratic candidates within the six counties that encompass our chapter under the age of 40. Support from SJYD is given to any Democratic candidates over 41 who are in good standing.

“We continue to encourage the young people of South Jersey to get involved in their communities, share their stories and provide them with the resources to build movements that center young people’s voices and experiences in policies, politics and government,” said SJYD Vice President, Casey Haddox. “We are so proud to support and endorse candidates who are unapologetically paving the way for New Jersey government and politics to reflect the diverse communities of South Jersey and advocate for those whose voices are not heard. Now more than ever, it is imperative to register to vote and support these candidates!

South Jersey Young Democrats is proud to endorse the following candidates:

Atlantic County

• Anthony Angelozzi - Assembly 8th Legislative District

• Nikki Nicholas - Corbin City Council

• Brendan Santangelo - Absecon Council Ward 1

• Ryan Rodriguez - Egg Harbor City Council

• Caitlin Stenson - Galloway Council

Camden County

• Bill Moen - Assembly 5th Legislative District

• Melanie Mercado - Barrington Council

• Vincent Cerrito - Barrington Council

• Kyle Hanson - Barrington Mayor

• Jonathan Soll - Barrington School Board

• Shawn Hutchison - Black Horse Pike School Board

• Colin MacAdams - Brooklawn Council

• Falio Leyba-Martinez - Camden City Ward 3

• Danielle Loomis - Collingwood School Board

• Maggie Zmijewski - Collingswood School Board

• Jarod Thomas - Gloucester Township School Board

• Kathleen Harron - Haddon Heights Council

• Regina Phillips - Haddon Heights Council

• Zachary Houck - Haddon Heights Mayor

• Sean Fitzgerald - Merchantville Council

• Vince Martinez - Pennsauken Council

• Erica Wakeley - Pine Hill Council

• George Farmer - Winslow School Board

• John Mulholland - Cherry Hill Fire Commission

• Rosy Arroyo - Cherry Hill Fire Commission

Cumberland

• Joeigh Perella - Cumberland County Commissioner

Cape May County

• Damita White-Morris - Assembly 1st Legislative District

Gloucester County

• Cody Miller - Assembly 4th Legislative District

• Dennis Burke - National Park Mayor

• Tahje Thomas - Paulsboro Council

• Collin Aregood - Woodbury Heights Council

• Jo Miller - Woodbury City Council - Ward 1

Ocean County

• Gabriel Franco - 9th Legislative District

Salem County

• Jonathan Carter - Penns Grove Council

• Qawaun White - Penns Grove Council

• Cody Loatman - Salem City Council West Ward

• Tara Mazer - Woodstown Borough Council

South Jersey Young Democrats is proud to support the following candidates:

• Charles Laspata - Senate 1st Legislative District

• Eddie Bonner - Assembly 1st Legislative District

• Caren Fitzpatrick - Senate 2nd Legislative District

• Alphonso Harrell - Assembly 2nd Legislative District

• Lisa Bender - Assembly 2nd Legislative District

• John Burzichelli - Senate 3rd Legislative District

• Heather Simmons - Assembly 3rd Legislative District

• Dave Bailey - Assembly 3rd Legislative District

• Paul Moriarty - Senate 4th Legislative District

• Dan Hutchison - Assembly 4th Legislative District

• Nilsa Cruz-Perez - Senate 5th Legislative District

• Bill Spearman - Assembly 5th Legislative District

• James Beach- Senate 6th Legislative District

• Louis Greenwald - Assembly 6th Legislative District

• Pamela Lampitt - Assembly 6th Legislative District

• Andrea Katz - Assembly 8th Legislative District

• Cindy McCoy - Hi-Nella Council

• Jim Jefferson - Gloucester County Commissioner

• Matthew Weng - Gloucester County Commissioner

• Joann Gatinelli - Gloucester County Commissioner

• Louis Cappelli - Camden County Commissioner

• Jonathan Young - Camden County Commissioner

On Tuesday, October 24, the South Jersey Young Democrats will be hosting an endorsement party at Forgotten Boardwalk Brewery from 6-9pm to show support for our South Jersey candidates. You can purchase your ticket by clicking here. SJYD’s endorsements and support do not denote and are not an exhaustive list of all campaigns SJYD supports in South Jersey. To stay up-to-date on event details and future opportunities, be sure to follow SJYD on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter at either sjydo.org or @sjyoungdemocrats.

South Jersey Young Democrats are committed to promoting civic and political engagement for young democrats in South Jersey. The goal of the SJYD is to encourage individuals between the ages of 16 and 40 to become politically active in their local communities and to help elect Democrats to all levels of government.