{"id":2511872,"date":"2025-11-18T13:38:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-democrats-see-crowded-primary-field-in-bid-to-replace-sherrill\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:39:30","slug":"new-jersey-democrats-see-crowded-primary-field-in-bid-to-replace-sherrill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-democrats-see-crowded-primary-field-in-bid-to-replace-sherrill\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Democrats see crowded primary field in bid to replace Sherrill"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-jersey-democrats-see-crowded-primary-field-in-bid-to-replace-sherrill%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2511872&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New Jersey Democrats are preparing for a crowded primary to replace outgoing Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who is set to resign soon. More then ten candidates, including a former Obama administration staffer, ex-congressman tom malinowski, Gov. Phil Murphy&#8217;s former <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >campaign manager<\/a> Brendan Gill, and local officials, are competing for the nomination in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">11th congressional district<\/a>. The race features divided endorsements from prominent Democrats in the state: Murphy backs Gill, highlighting his progressive record and focus on affordability and infrastructure projects like the gateway tunnel, while Senator Andy Kim supports Malinowski, praising his public service and experiance opposing Trump-era policies. Malinowski currently does not live in the district but plans to move there before the primary. Other notable Democratic candidates include Cammie Croft and Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way. On the Republican side, only Randolph Township Mayor Joe Hathaway has filed to run. The primary contest is expected to be competitive and closely watched in new Jersey politics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">New Jersey Democrats see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-times-ron-desantis-stood-up-to-the-media-and-went-viral\/\" title=\"8 Times Ron DeSantis Stood Up To The Media And Went Viral\">crowded primary field<\/a> in bid to replace Sherrill<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2405936\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Gov.-elect&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mikie-sherrill\/\">Mikie Sherrill&nbsp;<\/a>(D-NJ) is set to announce her resignation from Congress this week, and the number of candidates eyeing her seat is near a dozen.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As over 10 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\">New Jersey<\/a> Democrats vie for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\">special election<\/a>, top blue lawmakers in the state have split endorsements, setting up a lively primary battle in the Garden State&rsquo;s 11th congressional district. A former Obama administration staffer, an ex-congressman, Gov. Phil Murphy&rsquo;s (D-NJ) former campaign manager, and several local officials will face off in the crowded primary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3890388\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ousting-jeffries-not-good-idea-mamdani-ally-eyes-primary-challenge\/\">AOC says ousting Jeffries not &#8216;a good idea&#8217; as Mamdani ally eyes primary challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3890381\/florida-redistricting-republicans-set-stage-for-process\/\">Florida Republicans set stage for redistricting process after Indiana refuses Trump&#8217;s demands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3886732\/navy-marine-veteran-david-williams-virginia-senate-campaign-oust-mark-warner\/\">Navy and Marine Corps veteran launches Virginia Senate campaign to unseat Mark Warner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Murphy donned Brendan Gill, his 2017 campaign manager and current Essex County Commissioner, with an endorsement this week, saying, &ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t be here without him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of talent lining up to succeed Mikie, but Brendan is special. He spent his career getting results, fighting for progressive values, and helping to elect Democrats across New Jersey, including me,&rdquo; Murphy said. &ldquo;Now we need Brendan in D.C., to help lower costs, complete the Gateway program, and protect our freedoms.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Murphy took a page out of Sherrill&rsquo;s campaign playbook with his endorsement rhetoric, narrowing in on affordability and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3835314\/government-shutdown-seeps-into-new-jersey-governors-contest-with-hudson-tunnel-project-stalled\/\">&ldquo;Gateway&rdquo; tunnel project <\/a>that she spoke so much about during her candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) has endorsed former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) for the seat. Kim focused his endorsement not on affordability, but instead on endorsing Malinowski as a Democrat &ldquo;genuine in his love for public service,&rdquo; who can also fight the policies of the Trump administration.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tom is someone that I can trust, someone who I know has a heart of service, and someone whole I know can step up in this incredibly dangerous and tumultuous time in America,&rdquo; Kim said. &ldquo;We need to make sure that we have people who know what they&rsquo;re getting themselves into, know how to be able to handle this. Tom Malinowski knows the House of Representatives, he knows Congress, he knows New Jersey, he knows how to be able to stand up against Donald Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Malinowski represented New Jersey&rsquo;s 7th Congressional District before losing his seat to Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) after the state redistricted. His former district includes areas that moved into the 11th district. Malinowski currently does not reside in the 11th district, but works there and says he will move into the 11th district before the primary, which does not yet have a date set.<\/p>\n<p>Kim and Murphy&rsquo;s split endorsements are largely expected, as Kim ran against Murphy&rsquo;s wife, first lady Tammy Murphy, and the state&rsquo;s Democratic machine in the 2024 Senate race.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3879555\/mikie-sherrill-win-new-jersey-house-seat-replacement-could-take-a-while\/\"><strong>MIKIE SHERILL WIN KICKS OFF PROCESS TO REPLACE HER IN HOUSE &mdash; HERE&rsquo;S WHY IT COULD TAKE A WHILE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other prominent Democratic candidates include Cammie Croft, a staffer in former President Barack Obama&rsquo;s White House and mom of three; Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett; and Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way (D-NJ), soon, according to multiple <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/subscriber.politicopro.com\/article\/2025\/11\/lt-gov-tahesha-way-to-run-for-sherrills-seat-00650526\">reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Only one Republican, Joe Hathaway, the mayor of Randolph Township, has filed to run to replace Sherrill.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NJ Democrats face crowded primary to replace Sherrill<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2511873,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25308532575513.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[3685,33096,32983,33184,66736],"class_list":["post-2511872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-democrats","tag-new-jersey","tag-political-candidates","tag-primary-election","tag-sherrill-replacement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25308532575513.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2511872"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511872\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2511876,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511872\/revisions\/2511876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2511873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2511872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2511872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2511872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}