Governor Elect Sherrill (we love to write that) gave her final speech on the floor of the House yesterday, and announced that she will be resigning from Congress next week. In case you were wondering (of course you were wondering), Mikie’s signature on the Epstein discharge petition will still count after her departure from Congress.

Meanwhile, the clock starts now for the race for our new Congressperson. The eyes of the nation are on NJ’s 11th district.

We have a lot to say about the election last week (Um… 14 points lots to say!!) but before we do, let’s celebrate. 

Join your NJ 11th for Change friends this Sunday from 2-4pm to celebrate Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s historic victory in last week’s election!  Stop in or stay all afternoon and let’s toast our years long efforts and hard work. 

Register here, drop us a donation if you can help out, and we will see you Sunday. 

NJ 11th for Change is beyond proud that our Congresswoman will be the next Governor of New Jersey. Mikie Sherrill has served our district with distinction, as she previously did in the Navy and the U.S. Attorney’s office in New Jersey. We know she will faithfully execute the duties of the office, and we eagerly await her inauguration and administration. 

Mikie Sherrill’s win on Tuesday was nothing short of spectacular, a definitive 13-point+ margin of victory over her opponent. Her win was a rebuke to the heavy-handed tactics of Donald Trump. It was also a crucial vindication of her clear and consistent messaging to New Jerseyans, advocating for leadership that prioritizes practical solutions for the affordability crisis confronting our state. Her impressive gains in every county, including five counties won by Trump (Blorris!), demonstrate the power of that message.

We also extend congratulations to Mikie’s campaign team, whose hard work and determination powered her across the finish line. It was our privilege to support and work next to you, and we applaud your extraordinary success.

As Governor-Elect Sherrill assumes the Governor’s office, the 11th Congressional District enters its own period of transition. As a reminder, NJ 11th for Change has a long-standing policy of not endorsing in primaries, and will not endorse a candidate in any upcoming CD 11 primaries.

Today, Monday, Nov. 3, is Election Hero Day. 

Yup. It’s a national celebration which honors the people who keep our elections secure and protect our democracy. We know that as Governor, Mikie will stand up and work for us and for our democracy. 

You know who else knows that? This guy. Were you in Newark to hear President Obama on Saturday? Team Nutley got to greet both Mikie and Barack! 

As the days get shorter and gigantic skeletons sprout on our neighbors’ lawns, we gotta say, the scariest thing we can think of is Jack in charge of NJ. Shudder. Shudder. 

HOW MANY MORE DAYS?
TWELVE MORE DAYS.

Twelve more days to canvass, to phone bank, to text bank, to make sure every single New Jersey voter you know has a VOTING PLAN.

Need some talking points? We got you: https://www.nj11thforchange.org/talking_points 

And while we are talking about watching our calendars–Early Voting starts this Saturday! That’s right, 10 days of early voting. 

Happy Monday! It was QUITE a weekend. 

We feel compelled to share Mara Novak’s dream from last night:

I just want you all to know that last night I dreamt that the Sherrill campaign took over my entire house as a staging area for a massive rally, which I only found out about when I encountered Robert freaking DeNiro walking around my house trying to get to the backyard stage. I went outside and the campaign had also somehow built a huge sledding hill with artificial snow, and professional bobsledders and dirt bikers were doing tricks while racing down the hill. And then a staffer came by to offer me snacks and I woke up.

Where are you going to be on Saturday? 

There are No Kings events all over New Jersey. Last we heard there were over 2,400 nationwide. Find one that works for you and get out there! www.nokings.org 

NJ 11th for Change will start the day off at the Montclair Farmers’ Market. Stop by for some adorbs new swag and our hot-off-the-presses Mikie vs. Jack Fact Sheet which will give you all the info you need to convert those last few voters to get behind Mikie Sherrill. Thanks to the one and only Liz Lynch for the amazing work!

October 18th - NO KINGS 2 - is this weekend! 

We know there’s a lot to talk about (debates, shutdowns, interviews with senators about shutdowns, rallies, elections, canvassing).

Right now let’s talk about No Kings. Where are you going to be on Saturday? 

There are No Kings events all over New Jersey. Last we heard there were over 2,400 nationwide. Find one that works for you and get out there! www.nokings.org 

NJ 11th for Change will be out there! 

There is so much going on all at once. 

We’ve been saying for months that New Jersey is in such a unique position. Not only do we have to deal with the current administration and all that brings, we ALSO have a VERY IMPORTANT GOVERNOR’S RACE. Over the next few weeks, we are all being asked to step up and do two or three things at once. 

And right on cue, we had a perfectly fine newsletter coming together and then we got this announcement:

***SHUTDOWN TOWN HALL FEATURING SENATOR CORY BOOKER: FRIDAY 1:00 P.M.***

In 31 days, New Jersey has a crucial assignment: to choose a leader who will stand as a bulwark against the rising tide of MAGA-fueled madness. The fight is here, and the terms are sharp and clear. 

Option One: A governor who stands for decency, fairness, and the future! 

Option Two: A governor intent on doing whatever the President Who Would Be A Dictator wants.

If it wasn’t already obvious that New Jersey is on MAGA’s to-do list, on Wednesday, Trump’s budget director came right at us when he bragged that $18 billion in NJ/NY infrastructure projects are officially on hold—including the crucial Gateway Tunnel project.

A story from our friend Alix Jennings inspired us, and we had to ask if we could share!

“Last weekend I was canvassing in Madison and went to the door of a man in his early 40s. His young son answered, and right behind him was his older brother and father. I said, "I'm out today reminding voters that we have a really important election in New Jersey this year!" And the little boy, maybe 8 years old, got a light in his eyes and exclaimed, "Jack Ciattarelli is 100% MAGA!" The dad smiled, looked at me, and said, "We were just filling out our ballots." They made my week! “