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Red State Report: New Jersey August 2025 Recap

August 29, 2025

We’re excited to launch this monthly newsletter to keep you connected with the energy, events, and victories fueling our movement to Flip New Jersey this November.

August’s Momentum

This month, we were proud to welcome RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie, NFRW President Julie Harris, and grassroots leader Scott Presler to New Jersey as they joined our team on the ground to help knock doors, energize voters, promote election integrity initiatives, and build the movement to Flip NJ Red. Their commitment shows that Republicans nationwide are all-in on our fight– and together, we’re making every door, every conversation, and every event count.

Serving New Jersey Communities 

After a water main break disrupted life in Paterson, volunteers worked side by side to get bottled water to residents. They weren’t there for recognition. They were there because strong communities look out for one another– moments like this remind us that leadership starts with service!

Key Assembly Races to Watch 

South Jersey
LD-2 (Atlantic)
➡️ Republican (incumbents): Don Guardian, Claire Swift 

LD-8 (Burlington, Atlantic)
➡️ Republican (incumbent)Michael Torrissi 

Central Jersey
LD-21 (Union, Somerset, Morris, Middlesex)
➡️ Republican (incumbents)Nancy MuñozMichele Matsikoudis 

North Jersey
LD-36 (Bergen, Passaic)
➡️ Republicans: Christopher MustoDiane DeBiase

READ MORE HERE


By the Numbers: Highlights 

Here’s the impact we’re making:

🤝 Hired 21 staffers since July under Chairman Paulsen

🚪 67,300 doors knocked statewide

📞 223,307 voter calls made

📅 100s of Events Attended & Hosted

🗳️ 1,700 new voters registered in July


GOP Spotlight

This month, we’re kicking off our first spotlight with two of the people working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure Republicans win big in New Jersey.

🎯 Noriko Kowalewski, Deputy Director NJGOP

As Director of Constituent Services to Congressman Tom MacArthur (NJ-3), she managed district outreach and built lasting relationships with community leaders. The first woman to serve as Campaign Chair of the Ocean GOP, she was later tapped as Campaign Chair for the National Federation of Republican Women, rallying women nationwide to deliver wins in America’s toughest battleground States.

As Chair of the Ocean County Republican Women, she raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars, backed Republican candidates, and built a grassroots network across all 33 municipalities.

🎯 Ariana Brown, North Jersey Regional Election Integrity Director 

With over five years of experience in campaign operations and coalition-building, Ariana is recognized for mobilizing teams, strengthening community networks, and delivering impactful results.


Save the Date!

On Thursday, September 25th, the New Jersey GOP is hosting our 8th Annual Woman of the Year Reception! This year, we are proud to stand with Republican women leaders across New Jersey and honor Kellyanne Conway as New Jersey GOP’s Woman of the Year.

📍 Full details coming soon — stay tuned!


🌟 Social Post Highlight

We’re re-energizing our socials — and this month’s highlight is our viral Cracker Barrel meme. Check it out 👀


Get Involved

Every door we knock, every call we make, every dollar we raise brings us one step closer to flipping New Jersey. 
 🚨 This fight won’t be won from the sidelines. We need YOU in the field, making phone calls, and standing with Republicans across our state. Can we count on your support? >>>

DONATE NOW 🚨


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