(TRENTON, NJ) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy group, today released its slate of endorsements for the New Jersey Senate and Assembly in the November election. NFIB NJ State Director Eileen Kean announced the bipartisan list of candidates, which was issued by the NFIB New Jersey PAC, the state’s most influential and effective small business political action committee.
“With main street businesses damaged and still threatened by the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the often-glaring inequities in the way small businesses have been treated by government compared to big box and online companies, it is vitally important that small business be well represented in Trenton,” said Kean. “I am pleased to extend the National Federation of Independent Business endorsement to these strong, pro-small-business candidates. Each has consistently shown a commitment to main street, free enterprise, and small-business owners and their employees.”
The endorsements are based on NFIB member input, candidate questionnaires, and the 2020-21 NFIB/NJ Voting Record. Members will be receiving in the mail an NFIB Voter Guide on the state candidates endorsed by NFIB, which will also be available online. It is more important than ever for small business owners to rally behind candidates who will support them.
“Small business owners all across New Jersey are experiencing regulatory, tax, and hiring challenges as never before,” continued Kean. “We will aggressively support these candidates who best represent our members and will fight for the continued growth and vitality of New Jersey small businesses. This election is too important for the business community to stay on the sidelines and accept the status quo and one-size-fits-all policies coming out of Trenton.”
SENATE ENDORSEMENTS
Anthony Bucco – (25th District)
Jon Bramnick – (21st District)
Chris Connors – (9th District)
Kristen Corrado – (40th District)
Michael Doherty – (23rd District)
Vin Gopal – (11th District)
James Holzapfel – (10th District)
Gordon Johnson – (37th District)
Fred Madden – (4th District)
Vincent Mazzeo, Jr. – (2nd District)
Declan O’Scanlon, Jr. – (13th District)
Steven Oroho – (24th District)
Mike Pappas – (16th District)
Joseph Pennacchio – (26th District)
Paul Sarlo – (36th District)
Holly Schepisi – (39th District)
Robert Singer – (30th District)
Troy Singleton – (7th District)
Jean Stanfield – (8th District)
Michael Testa – (1st District)
ASSEMBLY ENDORSEMENTS
Robert Auth – (39th District)
Daniel Benson – (14th District)
Brian Bergen – (25th District)
John Catalano – (10th District)
Robert Clifton – (12th District)
Ronald Dancer – (12th District)
Christopher DePhillips – (40th District)
John DiMaio – (23rd District)
Aura Dunn – (25th District)
Caren Fitzpatrick – (2nd District)
DiAnne Gove – (9th District)
Sean Kean – (30th District)
Antwan McClellan – (1st District)
Greg McGuckin – (10th District)
Raj Mukherji – (33rd District)
Nancy Muñoz – (21st District)
Eric Peterson – (23rd District)
Kevin Rooney – (40th District)
Brian Rumpf – (9th District)
Gerald Scharfenberger – (13th District)
Erik Simonsen – (1st District)
Parker Space – (24th District)
Adam Taliaferro – (3rd District)
Edward Thomson – (30th District)
Jay Webber – (26th District)
Harold Wirths – (24th District)
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