Fall is here, and Republicans across New Jersey are turning up the heat. September was a month of nonstop momentum, with energized volunteers, growing crowds at local events, and big victories on the ground. From our local county parties to first-time door-knockers, our grassroots team is expanding daily, building the foundation we need to Flip NJ Red this November.

In honor of Charlie Kirk, the NJGOP has set up Charlie Kirk Days of Action across the state to bring out volunteers, knock doors, and register voters to flip New Jersey. Our efforts are continuously growing as more people step up to defend their values and help us build a stronger New Jersey. In all of it, we remember and act on what Charlie Kirk stood for. 

🚨 ICYMI… Voters are demanding honesty and transparency from leadership. Mikie Sherrill’s recent scandal outbreak has spread like wildfire as voters question her record and involvement with the Naval Academy. New Jersey voters want answers. It’s time to deliver the truth they deserve.

READ THE SCANDAL STORY

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Make a Voting Plan!

We’ve launched a brand-new, fresh NJGOP website designed to keep you up-to-date, get involved, and make your voice heard. It’s faster, easier to navigate, and packed with the latest news, events, and ways to support our movement to take back New Jersey. Our new Vote NJGOP site makes it simple to get ready for Election Day. You can: 

✅ Pledge to Vote and show your commitment

📨 Request a Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballot

🗳️ Find early voting locations & hours

📅 Get details on Election Day polling places

MAKE YOUR VOTING PLAN TODAY

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On the Ground 

In September, our grassroots teams were out all over New Jersey! We walked in Union County with the assistance of over 100 members of the Operating Engineers Local 825.  Pictured below, we knocked doors in LD-8, had meaningful conversations in Maywood, hit the ground hard in Passaic County, and turned up the energy in Sussex County.

That’s only a snapshot of the energy we’re seeing across the state.

We also wrapped up an incredible Republican National Lawyers Association Election Law Training, where dozens of committed New Jerseyans joined RNC Committeeman Bill Palatucci, RNC In-state Election Integrity Counsel Jason Sena, and Union County BOE Commissioner Jim Forest to learn the essentials of protecting election integrity, earning CLE credits while preparing to safeguard our elections.

VOLUNTEER NOW

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Key Assembly Races to Watch 

South Jersey
LD-3 (Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester)
➡️ Republicans: Chris Konawel, Lawrence Moore

LD-4 (Atlantic, Camden, Gloucester)
➡️ Republicans: Amanda Esposito, Gerard McManus

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

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

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⭐ CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

➡️ Republican Brandon Umba  

Running for State Assembly to represent District 8, he is a lifelong public servant, former Assemblyman,  volunteer firefighter, local Zoning Board member, and experienced township manager. He will bring his expertise in fiscal responsibility and job creation to Trenton to advocate for NJ businesses and families.

FOLLOW BRANDON

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Woman of the Year Reception Recap 

Our 8th Annual Woman of the Year reception was a resounding success!

As we honored Kellyanne Conway, we were joined by hundreds of women across New Jersey – united by a shared commitment to conservative values, bold leadership, and building a stronger future for our state.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. Your hard work helped make it a night to remember.

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By the Numbers: September Highlights 

Here’s the impact we made in September:  

🚪 175K doors knocked statewide

📞 343.6K voter calls made

Every door. Every call. Every conversation is moving the needle.

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GOP Spotlight

In September, we’re highlighting two leaders working behind the scenes to protect election integrity and ensure fair, secure elections here in New Jersey.

🎯 Joe Miller, Southern Regional Director of Election Integrity

As the Southern Regional Director for Election Integrity for the New Jersey Republican State Committee (NJGOP), Joe is deeply committed to ensuring safe and secure elections throughout New Jersey.

A graduate of the University of Maine, Orono, Joe earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. During his time at UMaine, he was actively involved in the UMaine Young Republicans and served as a Senator in the Student Government, further honing his political insight and leadership skills. With a passion for election integrity, Joe is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in his state and ensuring a transparent and secure electoral process.

🎯 John Cirello, Northern Regional Director of Election Integrity

John is the Regional Election Integrity Director for North West NJ. He started working in politics as a Field Director for Pike County, PA, for the Trump Victory Team during the 2020 election. Afterward, he was deployed to Atlanta, Georgia, as a field director for the special Senate election in 2021. He went to college at Ave Maria University, where he received a B.A. in Politics. He is now back home in NJ, where he grew up, to help flip NJ red.

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Kate’s Corner: 

🎙️ ICYMI: NJGOP Executive Director Kate Gibbs joined The Dom Giordano Program and My9 New Jersey to discuss why New Jerseyans are fed up with Democrat leadership and how Republicans are building the movement to flip New Jersey red. She also appeared on local news to highlight our ground game and voter outreach efforts.

🎧 LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW

📺 WATCH THE SEGMENT

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Key Dates to Remember

• September 20: Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
• October 14: Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
• October 25 – November 2: Early Voting Period
• November 3: by 3:00 p.m. Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Application
• November 4: General Election Day

🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml

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🚨 With just 32 days until Election Day, every door knocked and every dollar counts. But to cross the finish line, we need all hands on deck.  

This isn’t about just one race; it’s about showing up, standing strong, and proving that we are more dedicated and committed than ever before. 

Can we count on your support to fuel this fight and FLIP New Jersey red? >>>

🚨 CHIP IN TODAY 🚨

Fox News

By Glenn Paulsen

GOP candidate challenges Democrat on defense stock trades, spending spikes under Murphy administration

From the start, New Jersey Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill tried to have it both ways. She voted for the Charlie Kirk resolution and then trashed him in a press release hours later. That is not courage. That is cowardice. And it proves she is unfit for higher office.  

When New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli confronted her with the facts, Sherrill had no answers. She hid behind cheap shots and outright lies. Her central attack, that Ciattarelli would raise the sales tax to 10%, collapsed on stage. He flatly stated he would not raise the sales tax or any tax. But when asked point-blank to promise she would not raise sales, income or property taxes, Sherrill refused. She actually said she “would not commit.” In plain English: she is leaving the door wide open to hiking your taxes, and you can bet she will, just like Democrat Governor Phil Murphy.  

She lied about trading defense stocks while on the House Armed Services Committee. She tripled her net worth, pocketing $7 million in profits, and was even fined for breaking federal law. When questioned, she denied it and pretended she did not know she made the money. Give me a break.  

On immigration, she ducked and weaved, refusing to answer questions on New Jersey’s sanctuary-state policies. On education, she doubled down on her plan to force “regionalization,” busing kids out of their neighborhoods. Families want strong schools in their own communities.

On energy, Sherrill pushed a gimmick so bad even Murphy called it unworkable: a “rate freeze” with zero details. Meanwhile, she backed the green mandates that sent rates soaring, saying it would “cost you an arm and a leg, but if you are a good person, you’ll do it.” Insulting does not begin to cover it.

On the budget, she was exposed again. Under Murphy, spending exploded from $35 billion to $59 billion, and Sherrill rubber-stamped every dime. She has never lifted a finger to cut spending, shrink government, or stand up for taxpayers. She has voted with President Joe Biden and Murphy every single time. If you want more Washington-Trenton machine politics, she is your candidate.

And then there is the cheating scandal. Sherrill constantly demands “transparency” from others, but when asked to come clean on her own record, she hides. She lied by omission, built her political career on that lie, and now refuses to release her records. She calls for “the most transparent government ever” while covering up her and her husband’s mess. If there is nothing to hide, why not release the records?

The debate made it clear: Mikie Sherrill is not just another politician. She is the worst kind, a Washington hypocrite who dodges when it suits her, lies when she is cornered, and will sell out New Jersey taxpayers every time.

Jack Ciattarelli, on the other hand, showed strength, clarity and specifics. He told the truth. He gave straight answers. And he proved he is ready to fight for New Jersey families from day one.

For decades, Democrats like Sherrill have run Trenton into the ground with Washington calling the shots. The result has been higher taxes, reckless spending, businesses and families fleeing and no accountability.

Sherrill did not just defend that failure; she owned it. The contrast could not be clearer.  

New Jersey deserves better. Jack Ciattarelli is ready to deliver. It’s time.

Glenn Paulsen is chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party.

Last night’s debate made one thing crystal clear: Jack Ciattarelli has a plan to turn New Jersey around, while Mikie Sherrill offered nothing more than recycled platitudes. Jack demonstrated a clear command of the issues facing our state and laid out a vision that will deliver results for New Jersey families starting on Day One.

For 25 years, Democrats have controlled Trenton and Washington’s allies in New Jersey politics — and what has it gotten us? Higher taxes, out-of-control spending, families and businesses fleeing, and communities that feel forgotten.

Jack Ciattarelli represents the change New Jersey needs. He’s ready to get to work, restore fiscal sanity, and finally put the people of New Jersey first. It’s time to turn the page on a quarter century of failed Democrat leadership and give our state the fresh start it deserves.

–Glenn Paulsen, Chairman

NJGOP Executive Director Kate Gibbs joined My9NJ to break down the stakes in NJ’s governor’s race — why Mikie Sherrill can’t defend her record, the questions the Ras Baraka endorsement raises, and why voters are demanding change on November 4th.

NJGOP Executive Director Kate Gibbs joined The Dom Giordano Program to talk about why New Jerseyans are fed up with Democrat leadership.

TRENTON, NJ — Ahead of the Democratic primary, Ras Baraka was highly critical of Mikie Sherrill, citing serious policy disagreements and raising concerns with her record. Mikie Sherrill didn’t just accept Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s endorsement today; she embraced his unapologetically radical, far-left agenda for New Jersey – just like she did by endorsing socialist Zohran Mandani in New York City.

That reversal demands accountability. For the integrity of elections, voters deserve straight answers on whether Sherrill now also embraces Baraka’s radical agenda and rhetoric. We know where Ras Baraka stands–where does Mikie Sherrill stand?

Questions Mikie Sherrill Can’t Dodge Any Longer:

1. Policy Concessions:
   
   • What policy concessions did Sherrill make to secure Ras’s endorsement?
     
   • If none, why is Ras abandoning the very disagreements he once said were disqualifying?
     
2. Universal Basic Income (UBI):
   
   • Baraka’s Newark pilot gave residents up to $500/month and scaling it statewide could cost nearly $14 billion annually.
     
   • Does Sherrill support Baraka’s UBI scheme and the crushing tax hikes it would impose on New Jersey families?

3. Reparations:
   
   • Baraka has pushed for slavery reparations — a proposal that has failed to gain traction in Trenton, even under full Democratic control of the legislature and governor’s office.
     
   • Does Sherrill back Baraka’s call for reparations, or will she tell voters she opposes it?
     
4. Tax Hikes on Businesses:
   
   • Baraka has pushed for a 2.5% corporate surtax on top of the nation’s highest corporate tax rate.
     
   • Does Sherrill support his plan to punish businesses and drive more jobs out of New Jersey?
     
5. Louis Farrakhan Praise:
   
   • Baraka once hailed Farrakhan as a “role model” despite his antisemitic and violent rhetoric. He has refused to denounce him.
     
   • Will Sherrill denounce Farrakhan’s hate-filled rhetoric and Baraka’s refusal to do the same, or stay silent?
     

The Bottom Line:
Mikie Sherrill didn’t just accept Ras Baraka’s endorsement, she embraced his radical record by standing with him on the campaign trail today. Reporters have a duty to press her on whether she shares his agenda, or whether this alliance is pure political expediency at the expense of New Jersey voters.

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 Muñoz, Michele Matsikoudis 

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

READ MORE HERE

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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

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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.

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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!

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🌟 Social Post Highlight

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

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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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See for yourself ⬇️

Without transparency, there is no accountability.

Mike Testa and Republicans are leading the charge to bring transparency back to New Jersey. Join us in the fight to vote Republican up and down the ticket on November 4th!

Jack Ciattarelli will Make New Jersey Great Again!

New Jersey Globe

State Party ratifies Ciattarelli pick by acclamation

By David Wildstein

The New Jersey Republican State Committee tonight voted unanimously to elect Glenn Paulsen as the new GOP state chairman, ratifying a pick made by gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli.

He succeeds Bob Hugin, who was tapped by Ciattarelli four years ago.

The 76-year-old South Jersey lawyer was one of the state’s most influential political leaders during the fifteen years when he ran the Burlington County Republican organization – then the majority party in the county – and returns to a party post solely to help Ciattarelli’s bid for governor against Democrat Mikie Sherrill.

Darlene Shotmeyer of Beren was re-elected vice chair, and Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun Van Doren gets another term as treasurer. Michelle Jones Purdy of Atlantic is the new secretary; She succeeds Irene Kim Asbury, who did not seek re-election as the state committeewoman in Hudson after losing party support for another term.

Paulsen has strong relationships across the state and knows how to run a party organization. Republicans held on to Burlington for years beyond what the county’s changing demographics might have permitted, primarily because of Paulsen. He backed Ciattarelli for governor in 2017 when he sought the GOP nod against then-Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and has remained one of Ciattarelli’s top advisors and sounding boards.

As a young attorney, Paulsen served in Gov. Thomas Kean’s administration as director of the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles – perhaps the last strong leader of a troubled state agency – and as head of the state pension board.