Candidate for Congress, NJ-7. 🏀, fmr teacher, fighter of corruption. “Even her detractors, her adversaries, would say she is incredibly smart on the issues.”
🚨BREAKING NEWS: Today, our campaign was added to the
@DCCC
’s Red to Blue program, which means the path to taking back the House runs through our district.
We will work to build a movement NJ deserves, a movement for democracy.
Thank you to our supporters
#FlipNJ7
🔴 ➡️ 🔵!
“NEW JERSEY WILL NOT BE COOPERATING WITH ANY OUT OF STATE INVESTIGATORS” 🔥🔥🔥
-
@GovMurphy
at Reproductive Rights event
Bring it. In Jersey we protect women’s rights.
I taught four years at a fancy prep school. The biggest selling point? 12:1 student teacher ratio.
The wealthy pay $45k/yr for small classes & personal attention.
NEVER believe a zillionaire who says class size doesn’t matter.
They know better. My goodness, they know.
I’ve fought corruption my whole career in NJ - the indictment is pretty damning.
I have faith in the DOJ to do it’s job but in the meantime: Menendez should resign.
Democrats must stand for democracy & clean government. Full stop.
#FlipNJ7
As I officially become the Democratic nominee for NJ-07, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come since launching this campaign nearly a year ago. From seeing my name on the ballot for the first time, to running into a beloved educator of mine outside my polling location –
Incredible!!!!!! Congrats to all those who’ve worked for YEARS towards this moment.
And thank you to
@AndyKimNJ
for his leadership and courage this year.
New Jersey will never ever be the same. And that’s great.
#JerseySpring
🌸
BREAKING: Judge Quraishi GRANTS Kim's request for a preliminary injunction. The county line has been overturned.
(This is an extremely quick reaction on my part; have not read the decision beyond this yet.)
Donald Trump might be in Wildwood this weekend, but we'll be doing the work on the ground to
#FlipNJ7
and take back the House! Join me and
@MikieSherrill
for a weekend of action as we
#StandUpToTrump
to protect our democracy and fundamental freedoms!
The road to taking back the House runs right through NJ-07.
That’s why I’m working hard to elect my friend,
@suealtman
— a champion for abortion access, affordable health care, and democracy.
Join us as we
#StandUpToTrump
and elect Sue to the House of Representatives!
It’s the honor to carry the torch forward for CD-7. I am humbled and inspired by the optimism and experience already present in this district. We will do this together!!
Now let’s win this thing!!
#FlipNJ7
Breaking: Jason Blazakis is dropping out of his race for Congress in NJ-7, leaving
@suealtman
as the presumptive Democratic nominee against freshman Rep. Tom Kean, Jr.
This is HUGE news for us and NJ-07!!!! Thank you
@emilyslist
.
Tom Kean Jr.: Buckle up, buttercup! There's an army of women in New Jersey and across the USA who are fired up to change Washington.
We've got this.
#FlipNJ7
Thank you
@AndyKimNJ
! For too long our political institutions have protected self-serving politicians and corrupt party bosses. We both got into this fight to put people first, and I can't wait to work with you to
#FlipNJ7
and bring the fight against corruption to Washington.
I have known Sue Altman for a long time. She isn’t just the best candidate to win in November, she’s the best person to give real representation to the working families of the 7th Congressional District.
I look forward to working closely with her to fire up voters and
#FlipNJ7
!
Like Trump, Bob Menendez sees public office as an asset to monetize and trade for personal gain - whether that’s gold bars or plea deals. This man should be out of the Senate yesterday so we can elect
@AndyKimNJ
and turn the page on corrupt old Jersey.
Bring it, corrupt NJ political establishment! Looking at you, George Norcross!!
I’m only ONE of like a zillion badass strong women (and men) who have your number...
and we are NOT BACKING DOWN!!
#TakeBackNJ
Currie: ”The Norcross political machine has a long history of cutting deals with Rs and opposing progressive policies, so it’s fitting that 1 of its most prominent members has now taken the next logical step and actually joined the R Party.”
Wow. 🔥🔥🔥
I've said it before and I'll say it again...
@SenatorMenendez
must resign. New Jersey is DONE with corrupt, self-serving politicians who abuse their office for personal gain.
#FlipNJ7
🚨Breaking News🚨
We just outraised
@KeanForCongress
in Q1 when we only cleared the primary field and became the presumptive nominee in February.
The path to the House majority runs through this district, and we're just getting started
#FlipNJ7
Good news for NJ-7 Republicans:
@KeanForCongress
raised $578k during Q1 of 2024
Good news for NJ-7 Democrats: That’s around $3k less than what
@SueAltman
raised
The values of the extremist right wing don’t match the values of NJ’s 7th district.
I am proud to be running and eager to work with the the amazing organizers, leaders and volunteers in this district!
Incredible work already done- let’s keep it going!!
.
@CoryBooker
is truly one of a kind in NJ politics - it's an honor to have his endorsement. He has long worked to protect democracy, preserve reproductive rights, and bring sanity back to politics. I'll gladly be by his side fighting for New Jersey values in Congress
#FlipNJ7
Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming my friend
@jamie_raskin
to NJ-07 for an event in Westfield!
I am proud to have Rep. Raskin's support - we share a commitment to strengthening democracy and defending the fundamental rights of working people.
Together, we will build a
This tells us EVERYTHING we need to know.
Kean is leaning hard into a far right anti abortion extremist. Not our people, not our district.
That’s why we will
#FlipNJ7
🚨 MAJOR ENDORSEMENT: Speaker Mike Johnson ENDORSES Tom Kean, Jr. in his re-election campaign.
Join Mike by sending YOUR endorsement for Tom today here ⬇️
Jim Jordan is a Trump-aligned election denier who helped cover up sexual abuse at Ohio State.
AND he wants to pass a national abortion ban with no exceptions.
He is unfit to be Speaker of the House and Tom Kean Jr should be ashamed of his vote.
#FlipNJ7
BREAKING:
@CongressmanKean
will vote for Jim Jordan as House Speaker, according to people close to the congressman.
Kean had been quiet about his intentions leading up to the vote today; his decision puts Jordan one vote closer to the 217 he needs
All eyes are on NJ7 as we look to take back the House majority and defeat Junior – an empty suit and rubber-stamp for extremism. These fundraising numbers demonstrate the growing strength of our grassroots campaign, and we’re just getting started
#FlipNJ7
I’m honored to accept
@NationalNOW
's endorsement as we head into an election that will define the next generation’s efforts to protect reproductive freedoms and lower costs for working families. New Jerseyans deserve someone who will fight to codify reproductive rights at the
Times are changing in New Jersey. I was proud to join Congressman
@AndyKimNJ
,
@StopBigMoney
's Tiffany Muller, and our grassroots supporters to discuss the challenges facing our democracy. Fortunately, our grassroots here in NJ are among the most sophisticated, tough, and
It's about time we start holding criminals like Donald Trump and Senator Menendez accountable - preventing them from accessing classified documents and information is a step in the right direction. Thank you
@MikieSherrill
for taking lead on this!
The man, the legend,
@Malinowski
!
Honored to have the endorsement of a public servant who has had such a lasting and positive impact on our district.
Together we will win this thing!!
#FlipNJ7
If Junior actually cared about women's healthcare and reproductive freedoms, he’d be standing up to the extremists of his own party. Instead he spent the week fundraising with the most anti-abortion speaker in my lifetime, someone who supports a federal abortion ban.
It was a perfect day for some door knocking in Summit! Thank you to our future Senator
@AndyKimNJ
for building momentum ahead of the primary and energizing our grassroots volunteers to help
#FlipNJ7
and take back the House majority. Together, we're bringing a new generation of
🚨 New Endorsement! 🚨
“She’s not only the type of fighter New Jerseyans need, but what Washington needs.”
@JohnFetterman
has been a champion of working families, organized labor, and those who share our unshakable belief in democratic values. He knows firsthand what it takes
We can't count on Kean.
@KeanforCongress
lacks the courage this moment requires. The stakes are too high.
If Trump wins and we don't flip the House, there will be NO checks against Trump's attack on our constitution & our democracy.
When former Governor Chris Christie threatened to take resources away from our students and teachers, I fought to protect our public education system - now I'm proud to have
@NJEA
by my side as we look to
#FlipNJ7
A friendly reminder that George Norcross spent more $$ on the “Van Drew Democrats” team (who lost) than any other legislative race in NJ this year.
THIS is why we must
#TakeBackNJ
There’s a reason
@KeanForCongress
refuses to talk to anyone, hold town halls, or engage with his constituents. His votes in DC are extreme and not in line with our values.
Next November we will send him a message he can't ignore.
#FlipNJ7
I am beyond grateful for the support of folks across this district who are ready to
#FlipNJ7
and elect a representative who will fight for them in Washington.
We need more than a cardboard cutout but
@KeanforCongress
has proven time and time again he is unwilling to stand up to
I can’t imagine commuting from NJ to NYC every day. And so many in NJ-07 do.
It is shameful this country cannot secure enough funding to properly sort out our public transportation system. It’s an embarrassment.
While Congress twiddles their thumbs and argues over NONSENSE,
You’re right
@suealtman
, we are just getting started. I know you will show up for our NJ communities every day in Congress and give people the trusted representation they deserve. Let’s get to work, take back the House majority, and
#FlipNJ7
I was mistreated for 30 seconds.
Camden have been mistreated for 30+ years.
Enough is enough.
Thank you Camden County NAACP, y’all have shown the way for far longer than I’ve been around. 💪🏼🔥💪🏼🔥
People move to NJ in part because of its top-flight public school system.
Moral considerations aside (and there are many!) this “movement” poses an existential threat to one of NJ’s strongest assets.
Within hours, the school board had voted to fire the district’s first Black superintendent, terminate the district’s lawyer, ban critical race theory and set up a new committee to decide whether certain books and materials should be banned from schools.
Flooding? In January?! Get outta here!
NJ needs electeds who will fight for the environment. That includes climate, flood mitigation and protecting open space.
Protecting our natural world AND our small towns like Clinton are a big reason why we will
#FlipNJ7
.
Hunterdon Dems just officially awarded their line for the highly competitive 7th congressional district to
@SueAltman
, uncontested – Altman's first county line in her race against
@KeanForCongress
After months of inaction by
@KeanForCongress
and Republican extremists, it is Democrats who got this bipartisan aid bill across the finish line. Just imagine what we can accomplish when we take back the House - that starts when we
#FlipNJ7
By voting to censure Adam Schiff, Tom Kean Jr. showed us (AGAIN!) that he's more worried about keeping Trump happy than working for our communities.
NJ-7 deserves better. I'm running to deliver meaningful representation to our district.
.
@KeanForCongress
hides when asked about Trump. Typical! 🙄
Across party lines In NJ-7, residents are rejecting Trump. I hear it everyday from Ds, Rs and Indys.
Junior knows this too.
And yet he lacks the courage to say it. He’s more beholden to Trump than us.
#FlipNJ7
After years of working with advocates to reform NJ democracy, I’m excited our state is on the cusp of fundamental changes that will strengthen our elections and empower voters. I’m hopeful today’s hearing represents the next step in putting the power of people first in NJ.
As a former educator and someone who knows the toll gun violence has had on our communities, I’m honored to accept
@GIFFORDS_org
endorsement. NJ7 deserves someone who will fight for common sense gun safety reform and work to stop the surge of senseless gun violence across our
A must read column by
@tomamoran
.
@KeanForCongress
lacks courage and character. NJ7 is full of people who work hard and expect a representative who respects them enough to meet with them, and Kean refuses to do it.
He’s handed his power, and ours, to Trump & Mike Johnson.
What's worse, the nut jobs who believe in Trump? Or those like Rep. Tom Kean, who know it's nonsense but go along to save their jobs?
#ukraine
#betrayal
Go Sue Altman. We deserve better.
I really appreciate
@CoryBooker
’s stance on immigration detention facilities.
I just really hope he brings it up Friday at his lunch with Joe D, Essex County exec who runs a immigrant detainment facility that isn’t good enough for ICE.
#TakeBackNJ
#debate
Thank you Morris County Dems - I'm grateful to have your endorsement as we finish off our convention season in CD7! Now it's full steam ahead to November as we build our coalition to beat Junior and
#FlipNJ7
Tomorrow at 10am the Senate Judiciary Cmte is hearing the marijuana legislation. TWO VERY IMPORTANT THINGS we need to insist our legislators amend the bill to include: 1) More equitable allocation of tax rev. Target communities that have been most harmed by marijuana prohibition.
Our district needs a representative who will fight for working people.
I am honored to stand with the 70,000
@CWAUnion
members in NJ — together, we’re going to pass the PRO Act and ensure every worker can earn a living wage and retire with dignity.
#FlipNJ7
I am honored to be endorsed by
@32BJSEIU
!
After working together in NJ to make our system more fair for working people, I am excited to continue our partnership in Washington.
Watch out Tom Kean Jr... We are building an incredible coalition!
#FlipNJ7
In my career I've held BOTH Democrats and Republicans accountable for corruption.
Glad to see law enforcement investigating what appears to be political retaliation inflicted via public entity.
NJ is sick of this nonsense.
#FlipNJ7
GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is coming to New Jersey.
By inviting him here, Kean Jr stands w an extremist who is:
🏳️🌈Against Gay Marriage
🚫For a Nationwide Abortion Ban
🚑In favor of severe cuts to Medicare & Soc Security
NO to Kean
NO to Johnson
YES to Jersey Values
#FlipNJ7
What do 80 zillion college students under a tent at
@RutgersU
have in common?
✅they know lyrics to every song that comes on
✅ they’re all HUGE fans of Bernie
✅they’re ALL voting for
@PhilMurphyNJ
!! 🔥🔥🔥
Our campaign has 2 goals:
1) BEAT TOM KEAN & win the House back for Dems!!! 🏆
2) Work hand-in-hand with local folks already doing the work to build and strengthen our party.
Honored to have received 18 local endorsements this week.
#FlipNJ7
.
@KeanForCongress
has once again failed to deliver tax relief for NJ, a problem Trump created when he retaliated against us to give tax breaks to big corporations.
When I’m in Congress you better believe I’ll fight for New Jerseyans and put us first.
#FlipNJ7
🔥SO GRATEFUL. We can WIN THIS.🔥
This is a testament to the strong organizing groundwork that has been laid by the grassroots folks in district and across the state for YEARS.
I am grateful and humbled by this support... it is only the beginning. LET'S GO!!! 💪🔥
I’ve spent my career fighting corruption on both sides of the aisle and advocating for democracy reforms.
I’m proud to have
@StopBigMoney
and
@LetAmericaVote
by my side as I take on Tom Kean Jr. and his Big Money donors.
#FlipNJ7
🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨We’re endorsing
#NoCorporatePAC
candidate
@suealtman
, a fierce pro-democracy advocate. Sue refuses to take a penny of corporate PAC money to show voters she’s dedicated to bettering the lives of New Jerseyans and prioritizing the issues that matter.
#NJ07
Can these people get any more unserious? Extremist Republicans are at the helm of the most ineffective Congress in history, and where is Junior in all of this? Running away from reporters and hiding in his basement. We're ready to
#FlipNJ7
and retake the House!
BREAKING NEWS --
@RepMTG
has filed a motion to vacate
@SpeakerJohnson
, according to multiple sources on the House floor.
Stay tuned for more info.....
.
@KeanForCongress
endorsed an election denier, yet another example of him enabling the most extreme elements of his own party. Democracy is on the ballot this November and Junior lacks the courage to protect New Jerseyans from the far-right
#FlipNJ7
Christine Serrano-Glassner says she doesn't think she would have certified the 2020 election. Also claims there was "criminal activity" and "ballot stuffing" without listing any examples.
Even here in New Jersey, we will feel the consequences of the far-right's war on women's healthcare if these extremists have their way - banning both IVF and abortion nationwide is their ultimate goal.
@Josh4Jersey
's bill to protect access to abortion medication is an important
Thank you
@SCDCNJ
! We're building a campaign to beat Tom Kean, Jr. in every corner of this district - even in areas where folks feel left behind by the Democratic Party! We win when we build a diverse coalition that represents all New Jerseyans
#FlipNJ7
.
@KeanForCongress
had the chance to protect reproductive freedoms - instead he sided with extremist Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump. Women in NJ and across the nation could lose access to abortion medication because of his cowardice. It’s time to
#FlipNJ7
As I seek to represent one of New Jersey’s most environmentally significant regions in Congress, having the
@SierraClub
's support is crucial. NJ-07 deserves a representative who prioritizes the conservation of our beautiful open spaces, land, and rivers.
“I’ve held 130 town halls since I was elected 4 years ago…
In 20 years in the State Senate you’ve held ZERO.
If you go to Washington, I am afraid the people of this district will never see you again!” -
@Malinowski
with the zinger of the night
#NJ7Debate
Today I filed a formal ethics complaint against
@KeanForCongress
.
Voters are fed up with with wealthy trust fund politicians picking and choosing which rules to follow.
#FlipNJ7
#NJDeservesBetter
As a neuroscientist,
@Arati4Congress
understands health care is a right for all, not a privilege. Arati decided to take on the incumbent Democrat in her district because she knows that this moment requires bold, progressive leadership. I’m proud to endorse her today.
Thank you
@SEIU_NJ
for the endorsement! Organized labor and working families are the backbone of not only our country, but of this campaign. We're building a coalition to fight for workers' rights and fair wages, and together, we're going to
#FlipNJ7
this November!
How do we know George Norcross is losing power?
1) County chairs are trying to decouple presidential Line from the rest of the ballot- they scared
2) Sweeney supporting Gov’s millionaires tax
3) Candidates going right AT George.
He’s & his $ are becoming toxic.
#TakebackNJ
Trust fund baby
@KeanforCongress
took corporate PAC money and violated the STOCK Act to line his own pockets.
Shocker. Together we will
#FlipNJ7
because we all deserve better.
🚨 Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (
#NJ07
) has made it on our annual list of
#MostCorrupt
politicians.
From taking over $1.5M from corporations and corporate PACs to violating the STOCK Act, voters deserve to know just how much he’s sold them out.
🧵See for yourself:
Happy Tax Week New Jersey! This is your reminder that
@KeanforCongress
has done nothing to repeal the Trump-era SALT cap. Junior has no idea what working families are facing right now to make ends meet. New Jerseyans shouldn't have to choose between putting food on their table or
Delighted to make an appearance on
@MollyJongFast
Fast Politics!
We talk about the voters, the grassroots… and yes I challenged
@KeanForCongress
to 1 on 1 hoops game, or a debate.
His choice.
#FlipNJ7
🏀
All across New Jersey, we're organizing voters like never before because this year, our reproductive rights are on the line.
After our rally with advocates, supporters, and leaders like
@MikieSherrill
, I am honored to be a part of this coalition. Together, we'll
#FlipNJ7
Tom Kean Jr's choice for Speaker wants to BAN gay marriage.
Please, Tom Kean, explain to the LGBTQ community why you think their rights don't matter.
Kean Jr needs to stop hiding from his constituents. He is so SO out of step with us.
#FlipNJ7
Tom Kean Jr. will vote for Mike Johnson for House Speaker today. Not a huge surprise, but still notable given that Kean opposed Jim Jordan on the final ballot last week:
It’s a Great Day to be a Vike!!!
When I am in Congress I will protect & fund our wonderful schools here in CD-7.
My opponent
@KeanForCongress
routinely votes to defund education.
#FlipNJ7
After the news yesterday, the stakes of this election could not be more clear. We MUST
#FlipNJ7
and take back the House in order to hold any potential Trump presidency accountable in the future.
Make sure you get out to vote - early voting is going on now through June 2nd, and
There might be Republicans still willing to stand up to Trump but Kean Junior isn’t one of them.
Jr says the American people deserve a secure border... but he opposed bipartisan border solution in favor of political stunts.
This is one of MANY reasons we will
#FlipNJ7