- Cory Booker
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New Jersey’s junior senator handily won reelection last year after failing to capture the national imagination with his presidential bid.
The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey (a former speaker of the General Assembly) fills in for Murphy when he’s out of state and serves as commissioner of the state Department of Community Affairs. The Mayor of Newark proved his leadership chops through the COVID-19 crisis. Close to the Governor. Response to Wallen’s Slur Called ‘Excessively Punitive’ Dear Editor, The excessively punitive response to country singer Morgan Wallen’s racial slur illustrates how tyrannical history is repeating itself. What exists today is the same oppressive atmosphere that prompted 1946 German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemoller’s poem titled, “First They Came.” Today, a variation of the poem.
- Fabiana Pierre-Louis
Became the first African American woman in the state of New Jersey to become an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
3. LeRoy Jones
Chair of the Essex County Democratic Committee, Jones will succeed Currie as chair of the Democratic Party in June of 2021 on the strength of the late 2019 deal he secured with the sitting chairman.
4. Sheila Oliver
The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey (a former speaker of the General Assembly) fills in for Murphy when he’s out of state and serves as commissioner of the state Department of Community Affairs. Respected.
5. Ras Baraka
The Mayor of Newark proved his leadership chops through the COVID-19 crisis. Close to the Governor. Son of the late poet Amiri Baraka, one of the last truly literate people in the state, let alone politics.
6. Donald Payne, Jr.
The bow tied Congressman from the 10th District hails from one of New Jersey’s most distinguished African-American political families, son of New Jersey’s first African American Congressman, the late U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, Sr.
7. Bonnie Watson Coleman
The 12th District Congresswoman made history in 2015 when she assumed the oath of office as New Jersey’s first African American Congresswoman. A former Democratic State Party chair with a strong and independent progressive record, Watson Coleman keeps her own counsel and makes her own political moves. A survivor and a fighter.
8. Ronald L. Rice
The man no one pushes around, a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and veteran member of the New Jersey state Senate, who survived numerous establishment attempts to eject him from power. Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, Rice assumed the lead role statewide to decriminalize marijuana.
- John Currie
The Democratic State Party Chairman remains one of Governor Phil Murphy’s closest allies and the grand old man of North Jersey Democratic Party politics.
- Nia Gill
The Montclair-based state senator from the 34th District stands atop the New Jersey State Senate as the governing body’s most fearsome inquisitor.
- Troy Singleton
Schooled in the governing arts by former Speaker Joe Roberts, the 7th District state Senator from Willingboro moved quickly up the ranks of the New Jersey Legislature to win a state senate seat in 2017. He’s the point man in the legislature to ensure safe and clean drinking water for New Jersey.
- Sandy Cunningham
The Jersey City-based state Senator from the 31st District has for years managed to stay on her feet in the internecine nightmare otherwise known as Hudson County politics.
- Shirley Turner
The Lawrence-based state Senator from the 15th Legislative District remains one of the senate’s most dignified members, an expert on education issues, an independent Democratic voice, and a champion of government accountability. She took the lead role this year on legislation to require civics education in public middle schools.
- Benjie Wimberly
The Assemblyman from the 35th District heads the Paterson Recreation Department, a perch he has used to build considerable power and influence as a coach for future leaders. A future Congressman, state senator, or Governor.
- Herb Conaway
The most educated member of the legislature is both a medical doctor and an attorney. The 7th District representative chairs the Assembly Health Committee.
- Gordon Johnson
The Englewood-based Assemblyman from the 37th District has the jump on party support in Bergen County for the state senate seat being vacated by state Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-37).
- Tony Vauss
The no-nonsense Mayor of Irvington won a second term in office in 2018 with a walkover election. In 2020, his Team Irvington Strong allies won ward elections to help him maintain a firm grip on local power.
- Angelica Allen-McMillan
New Jersey’s Acting Commissioner of the Department of Education.
- Michael Hill
The longtime reporter and news anchor at NJTV – now the new Host of Morning Edition at WNYC – commands respect as one of the best newsmen in New Jersey. Aggressive but also elegant. Deep Newark family roots.
- Derek Armstead
The Mayor of Linden easily won reelection in 2018 despite a strong challenge by the allies of State Senator (and Union County Democratic Committee Chairman) Nick Scutari. He continues to harry Scutari in a local political fight that long ago rose above the pushing and shoving stage.
- Marty Small
Appointed Mayor last year on the heels of a meltdown by Frank Gilliam, Atlantic City Mayor Small this year seeks a full, four-year term. He took over in October of 2019 and won three elections in 2020 (including a defeat of the referendum), winning 65% of the vote in the primary and 70% in the general.
- Larry Hamm
The executive director of the People’s Organization for Progress (POP) commands instantaneous respect in the progressive community of New Jersey as one of the longest-standing frontline advocates for working people and communities of color.
- Anthony Cureton
Elected in 2018 to supplant his disgraced predecessor, former NAACP Chapter head Cureton serves as the Sheriff of Bergen County.
- Kenneth Clayton
The pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Paterson stands at ground zero of one of New Jersey’s most challenged urban neighborhoods.
- Shavonda Sumter
The politically-grounded Assemblywoman from the 35th District commands a power base in Paterson. Close to Chairman Currie.
- Bill Payne, Sr.
Deputy Chief of Staff to Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo the former Assemblyman is the patriarch of the Newark-based Payne family. Brother of the late U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, and father of actor Eric Payne, he is the author (along with his nephew former Assemblyman Craig Stanley) of legislation that created the New Jersey Amistad Commission.
- Mila Jasey
Assemblywoman representing the 27th District. Close to slate mate former Governor Dick Codey.
- Angela McKnight
Represents Jersey City and Bayonne as the 31st District Assemblywoman. Outspoken and tough.
- Verlina Reynolds Jackson
Assemblywoman from Trenton representing the 15th Legislative District.
- Linda Carter: Energetic Plainfield-based Assemblywoman representing the 22nd Legislative District.
- Britnee Timberlake
34th District Assemblywoman from East Orange; former President of the Essex County Freeholder Board, and possibly a future Essex County Executive.
- Shanique Speight
Newark Central Ward-based Assemblywoman from the 29th District. A people-centered advocate.
- Ted Green
The Mayor of East Orange cut his professional teeth as a karate instructor. Close to Essex County Democratic Chairman Jones.
34. Adrian Mapp
The Mayor of Plainfield easily won reelection in 2017 and commands a strong power base in Union County. He faces the voters again this year.
35. Charles Boyer
Pastor of Bethel AME Church in Woodbury, and the founder of Salvation and Social Justice, a nonpartisan Black faith-rooted organization.
- Richard T. Smith
The Trenton native serves as the President of the New Jersey NAACP.
37. Antwan McClellan
The former Ocean City Councilman now serves as the legislature’s only sitting African-American Republican Assemblyman in the state of New Jersey.
38. Mo Butler
Partner at Mercury. Point man for Senator Booker.
39. John Harmon
CEO and President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
40. Mildred Scott
The Sheriff of Middlesex County.
41. Sean Spiller
Vice President of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and Mayor of Montclair Twp.
- Jamel Holley
The 20th District Assemblyman has deep Trenton institutional roots and is a former Roselle Mayor. Running for state senate in LD20.
- Michellene Davis
A veteran of RWJ-Barnabas Health since 2009, Davis is the first person of color to serve as executive vice president in the health system’s history.
- Amir Khan
An on-the-ground activist in the City of Camden and future candidate for Mayor.
- John E. Wallace
Former Supreme Court Justice and chair of the Joint Legislative Commission on Ethical Standards.
- Chris James
The former executive director of the Democratic state Committee and 1st Ward East Orange Councilman in 2018 became the local governing body’s president.
- Shanel Robinson
The former Franklin Twp. Councilwoman made history in 2018 as the leader of the Democratic Board of Commissioners ticket that broke the GOP chokehold on county government. Chair of the Somerset County Commissioners Board.
- James Gee
Watson Coleman’s Chief of Staff is a veteran of statewide politics.
- Dana Redd
The former Mayor of Camden is considered a stateswoman in South Jersey political circles.
- Dwayne Warren
Mayor of Orange.
- TJ Best
The only African-American on the Passaic County Board of Commissioners easily won reelection last year.
52. Tai Cooper
A former Deputy Chief Policy Advisor in the Murphy Administration, Cooper serves on the senior leadership team of the state Economic Development Authority (EDA). Vital in Baraka World as the communications point person in one of the most brutal contests of all time.
53. Sarah Jones
The Director of Government Affairs at Blue Cross/Blue Shield emerged from Payne world to become one of the most dynamic veteran minds in New Jersey politics.
54. William Spearman
Fifth District Democratic Assemblyman.
55. Jonathan L. Young, Sr.
Camden County Commissioner.
56. L. Grace Spencer
Superior Court Judge and former Assemblywoman from the 29th District.
57. Stephenine Dixon
Top Democratic Party Operative based in Atlantic County.
58. Jeannine Frisby LaRue
Trenton-based power player with Kaufman-Zita.
59. Adam Taliaferro
The Democratic Assemblyman represents the 3rd District.
60. Jiles Ship
President of the North Jersey Chapter of NOBLE.
61. Rebecca Williams
Union County Commissioner; former Council President in Plainfield and a New Democratic Party leader.
62. Tahesha Way
Secretary of State for the State of New Jersey and former Passaic County Freeholder.
63. Junius Williams
Legendary Rutgers University Professor and author.
64. Albert B. Kelly
CEO and Founder of Gateway Community Action Partnership.
65. Craig Callaway
Veteran operative on the ground in Atlantic City. Instrumental in getting U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew reelected in 2020.
66. David Brown
Monmouth County Democratic Chairman.
67. Sam Frisby
Mercer County Freeholder.
68. Levon Putney
Distinguished WCBS 880 Overnight anchor.
69. Anthony Salters
Veteran, politically savvy chair of the Hillside Democratic Committee.
70. Rick Thigpen
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for PSE&G; son of the late Essex County Democratic Chairman Phil Thigpen.
71. Rahaman Muhammed
Deputy Mayor for the City of Newark.
72. Alturrick Kenney
Surrogate for Essex County; close to Newark Mayor Baraka.
73. Durwood Pinkett
Veteran Atlantic County-based Democratic Party operative.
74. Charles Williams
Veteran Essex County Democratic operative; close to LG Sheila Oliver.
75. Sharpe James and John Sharpe James
The inter-generational Newark-tandem consists of the South Ward Councilman and former Newark Mayor.
76. Ernest Coursey
Veteran Atlantic County Commissioner
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77. Ruby Cotton
Paterson 4th Ward Councilwoman. Briefly served as Mayor of Silk City.
78. Cleopatra Tucker
The 28th District Assemblywoman from Newark.
79. Lilisa Mimms
At-Large Councilwoman from Paterson.
80. Mildred Crump
Longtime legendary At-Large Councilwoman representing Newark.
81. Tency Eason
The veteran Orange Councilwoman represents the North Ward.
82. Wayne Richardson
Respected Essex County Commission President.
83. Ken Armwood
Dynamic Middlesex County Commissioner from Piscataway; former football star turned politico.
84. Eddie Osborne
At-Large Newark City Councilman; labor leader with LIUNA.
85. Jerell Blakeley
Trenton At-Large Councilman.
86. Denise Ridley
Jersey City Councilwoman.
87. Angela Garretson
Union County Commissioner and former Mayor of Hillside. Spearheaded the 2020 movement to abolish the term “freeholder.”
- Donna Pearson
Cumberland County Commissioner. Won against the odds in 2020.
89. Lamonica McIver
Central Ward Councilwoman representing the City of Newark. Possible future Congresswoman.
90. Andrea Staten
Union County Commissioner.
91. Patricia Perkins-Auguste
Veteran Elizabeth Councilwoman.
92. Rufus Johnson
Essex County Commissioner; close to Senator Rice.
93. Rhashonna Cosby
Linden Councilwoman and 2018 candidate for Mayor. Author of Plantation Politics.
- Tormel Pittman
Social Justice/Black Lives Matter activist based in New Brunswick.
95. Dahlia Vertreese
Labor leader with the Operating Engineers and the Mayor of Hillside.
96. Gerry Gibbs
Principal at Capital Impact Group.
97. Mike Jackson
Paterson Councilman representing the 1st Ward.
98. Keiona Miller
North Plainfield Councilwoman. Organizes the annual North Plainfield Community Black History Month Celebration.
99. Frank Minor
The veteran Mayor of Logan Twp.
100. Gerry and Missy Balmir
One-two-punch Democratic Party operatives.
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