NEW JERSEY YOUNG DEMOCRATS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2020 New Jersey Young Democrats Endorsement Applications Are Now Open for 2020 Election NJYD Advocates For Young Diverse Leadership Throughout The State  Trenton, NJ - New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) today announced that endorsement applications are now open for the 2020 election. NJYD is encouraging all NJ Democratic candidates through the age of 40 to apply for an endorsement.  “Now, more than ever, we need to advocate for young, diverse leadership across our state. In this climate, we cannot afford to move backward. W ..read more

Message From The President: This year has been devastating for our nation, especially for communities of color. As a Black woman in this climate, I have seen enough to last me a lifetime. As president of the New Jersey Young Democrats, I want to express our collective outrage towards the senseless violence that has taken George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many other Black lives. During this pandemic, which is already disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities, we must speak out. There has been no greater threat to Black lives than violence being inflicted at th ..read more

New Jersey Young Democrats Announces Endorsement and Support Lists for 2023 Election Trenton, NJ - This 2023 election season, the New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) is proud to endorse 40 young Democratic candidates through the age of 40 and support 67 candidates ages 41 and over ..read more

Trenton, NJ - The New Jersey Young Democrats held its biennial convention last night, resulting in the successful election of its dedicated and passionate 2023-2025 board. Elections were facilitated by NJDSC Executive Director Saily Avelenda, who guided voting members through the process of voting in the new board. The organization, composed of forward-thinking young individuals committed to driving progressive change, continues to thrive under the leadership of these exceptional individuals. The board will continue working alongside other NJYD leadership team members and county chapters to m ..read more

New Jersey Young Democrats Endorsement and Support Applications Are Now Open for 2023 Election Season Trenton, NJ - New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) endorsement and support applications are now open for the 2023 election season ..read more

NJYD calls for progressive change by electing the right representation Trenton, NJ - This election season, the New Jersey Young Democrats (NJYD) is proud to endorse 28 young Democratic candidates through the age of 40 and support 19 candidates 41 and over ..read more

Greetings Young Democrats, We humbly invite you to join us for our virtual convention on Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30pm. Our convention will be held virtually. You can join here. NJDSC Executive Director Saily Avelenda will be facilitating elections for the 2023-2025 Executive Board. County chapters in good standing will have the ability to vote. After elections take place, county chapters will meet in their respective regions, and the state chapter will provide updates. Don't miss it!     ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2018 Contact: NJYoungDemocrats@gmail.com NJYD APPLAUDS MIKIE SHERRILL'S STRONG DEBATE PERFORMANCE After Mikie Sherrill’s decisive victory in tonight’s NJTV debate, the New Jersey Young Democrats issued the following statement: “In tonight’s debate, Mikie Sherrill once again showed that she's the only candidate in the 11th District race who will support the needs of New Jersey's youth,” said Marshall Spevak, President of the New Jersey Young Democrats. “Her uncompromising commitment to combating the ever growing student debt crisis, preserving affordab ..read more

Cincinnati, OH — Every two years, young democrats from all across the county attend a biennial convention in a new city. This year, we converged on Cincinnati, Ohio. New Jersey attended the Young Democrats of America 2021 Convention in full force with a group of 20 in-person and 3 virtual delegates from 11 counties across the state. Led by President Fatima Heyward and National Committeeman Jason Bergman ..read more

With the midterm elections right around the corner, we need to do everything we can to ensure that Democrats are elected to Congress. New Jersey has a wealth of extremely qualified, dedicated candidates that are determined to advance progressive policies and oppose Trump’s disgraceful agenda. It’s going to take a lot of work for these candidates win their elections, and our support is needed more than ever. Here’s a list of the active Democratic congressional campaigns in New Jersey, along with links to donation, volunteering, and general information for each candidate. Please consider lending ..read more