State Senator Raj Mukherji (D-32) is backing U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11) for governor ahead of a November 4th grudge match with Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I know Mikie will expand early childhood education, improve access to childcare, and protect the quality of my children’s education because she’s lived those priorities firsthand as a mom. As a former federal prosecutor, she has the experience to champion public safety and prioritize quality of life in our cities,” he said in a statement.
“And as an accomplished member of Congress, she’s fought tirelessly for New Jersey – standing up for healthcare, affordability, strong public schools, infrastructure, public transit, and climate justice, just as she will do as Governor. She’s been running toward the fight her whole life; Mikie has the tenacity and experience we need to take on extremism and deliver real results, and I’m proud to be all in for her.”
Sherrill secured about a third of a vote in a six-person Democratic primary on June 10th, winning 15 of 21 counties statewide including Hudson County, where she had the backing of the local Democratic party over Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.
Given that Mukherji is a long-time card carrying member of the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO), him vocalizing support for Sherrill isn’t exactly a momentous occasion, but it is still good news for the Democratic nominee as she begins to shore up support from the blue party far and wide.
Additionally, he arguably telegraphed the endorsement was coming when he took aim at Ciattarelli during the relaunch of the Hudson County Young Democrats on Wednesday.
“With our common background as military veterans, record of legislative effectiveness, and commitment to expanding health care access for New Jerseyans, I’m honored to receive Senator Mukherji’s endorsement,” Sherrill added.
“I look forward to his partnership and his help sharing my vision for our state with New Jersey’s one million Asian Americans and to communities across our urban centers.”
Sherrill voted for every destructive Biden bill harming America: rampant inflation, crime, no border allowing terrorists to set up shop in America and crushing debt for the US and families trying to survive. She’s not going to do anything but fuel more harm to NJ citizens.