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Lisa Swain & Chris Tully for Assembly

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We've helped pass a total of 20 tax cuts for working and middle-class families and seniors, including Stay NJ and ANCHOR. The ANCHOR program provides property tax payers with $1,500 rebate checks every year.

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Lowering taxes for working families 

Lisa, and Chris will ensure abortion rights remain legal in New Jersey, and will protect women's access to all reproductive health care. We're fighting to ensure young women have access to menstrual products in public schools, restore funding for Planned Parenthood, and expand access to birth control.

Protecting access to women’s health care

Lisa, and Chris are dedicated to keeping our communities and schools safe from gun violence through commonsense ideas like criminal background checks and red flag laws, and they have enacted the most comprehensive gun control laws in the country.

Combating gun violence

We're are fighting to help New Jersey seniors afford to stay &amp; retire in the same communities where they raised their families. That's why we increased access to Senior Freeze and ANCHOR benefits to give money back to homeowners and renters. And now, with Stay NJ, we've cut property taxes in half for the average NJ senior.

Fighting for seniors

We're focused on building for our future by improving local roads and bridges and fixing the Route 17 bottleneck.

Rebuilding New Jersey’s roads and bridges

We are working to ensure a healthy future for our families by passing laws to reduce levels of lead and working to reduce PFAS in our drinking water.

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Lisa and Chris are delivering the resources and support that our small businesses need to thrive and add jobs.

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We were proud to vote to make prescription drugs more affordable for senior citizens living on a fixed income.

Making prescriptions more affordable

We are committed to making our community safe. That’s why we've passed laws to crack down on auto theft and are working to get fentanyl off our streets.

Keeping our community safe

Supporters can assist the LD38 Democrats by ensuring that unaffiliated, persuadable voters and Democrats in LD38 learn about the partisan candidacies of Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton and Barry Wilkes who tow the national Republican line (via word of mouth or public communications like cable/digital/OTT ads or mail):Specifically Bergen County Voters in Legislative District 38 need to SEE, HEAR and READ:<ul><li>Attieh and her Assembly team will bring the national anti-choice Republican agenda of new abortion bans to New Jersey. If they win, and Republicans gain control of the legislature, they will put government in between women, their doctors, and their own personal health care decisions. [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A5500/5304_I1.PDF">A5304</a>]</li><li>Further, Attieh and her Assembly team will further roll back freedoms for women by bringing the national Republican agenda of denying women coverage for birth control. With Attieh and her team in Trenton they will put national party politics ahead of New Jersey women. [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/29/abortion-supreme-court-roe-texas-mississippi/">Washington Post 01.29.2022</a>]</li><li>Finally, Attieh and her Assembly team are in lockstep with the national GOP tax plan that takes money out of the pockets of hard working New Jersey families, seniors and workers by preventing New Jersey property taxpayers from deducting their property tax payments from federal income taxes. The result will cost New Jersey taxpayers thousands of dollars every year. [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thehill.com/policy/finance/583931-gop-ramps-up-attacks-on-salt-deduction-provision/">The Hill 12.02.21</a>]</li></ul>Additionally LD38 unaffiliated, persuadable voters and Democrats should also SEE, HEAR and READ that when compared to Attieh: Senator Joe Lagana was raised by Italian immigrants who instilled in him the values of hard work and the American dream.The son of a union bricklayer, Lagana uses his position on the Labor Committee to fight for working class people, equality for women, and to make New Jersey a safer, more affordable place to live, raise a family, and retire. Lagana always puts his constituents first and has a demonstrated history of standing up to party bosses to help the people he represents. He has fought to ensure equal pay for all New Jerseyans and make New Jersey more affordable through historic property tax relief.While all voters would benefit from SEEING, HEARING and READING this message: Specifically senior citizens and women without a college degree are particularly important voters for this campaign to engage, and Democrats and college educated women are critical voters for this campaign to mobilize.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fBb7IVDu32ap9Cw1Yq5Ak1apbekDCYhC?usp=sharing">You can find photos and video of the LD38 Democrats here. </a>

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<h2>Joe Lagana, Lisa Swain, and Chris Tully are committed to protecting access to abortion</h2>In the face of far-right attacks, Joe, Lisa, and Chris are fighting to ensure abortion rights remain legal in New Jersey. They are also leading to way to protect and expand access to all women's reproductive health care, including menstrual hygiene products and birth control.In the state legislature, they've led the charge to ensure young women have access to menstrual products in public schools, restore funding for Planned Parenthood, and expand access to birth control. They also voted to protect those coming from out of state to seek reproductive health care in New Jersey.If anti-choice Republicans like Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton, and Barry Wilkes take over our state legislature this fall, they will bring new Texas-style abortion bans to New Jersey, cutting off access women's reproductive health care. New Jersey Republicans already introduced an abortion ban in the state legislature. We can’t let New Jersey Republicans take away women's freedom.&nbsp;Attieh, Horton, and Wilkes are wrong for New Jersey families.

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<h2>Vote On Election Day, November 7th</h2>Election Day is November 7, 2023. You can vote in person at your polling place, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.NOTE: Vote-by-mail ballots CANNOT be returned to your polling place for this election. However, if you're registered to vote by mail but prefer to vote in person on Election Day instead, you can cast a provisional ballot.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search">Find My Polling Location →</a><h4>Still have your Vote-by-Mail ballot?</h4>There are three ways to return your mail-in-ballot once you have completed it. If you still have it, we suggest you return it in a drop box or in-person at the Bergen County Board of Elections Office by 8:00 pm to ensure it's counted.<ol><li>Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place it in one of your county’s secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Secure Ballot Drop Box location. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/board-of-elections/ballot-dropbox-locations">Find your Vote-by-Mail Ballot Dropbox Location →</a></li><li>Board of Elections Office: Deliver it in person to your county’s Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. County Election Officials.</li><li>Mail: It must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. Election Day and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before 6 days after Election Day.</li></ol>NOTE: Your Vote-By-Mail ballot CANNOT be returned to your In-Person Early Voting Poll Location or your Election Day Poll Location. However, if you're registered to vote by mail but prefer to vote in person on Election Day instead, you can cast a provisional ballot.&nbsp;<h3>Have a question or need help getting to the polls? Call (201) 370-1069</h3>

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<h2>Internships</h2>The LD38 Democratic team is seeking hardworking, passionate interns for our field operation. The program will take place in Bergen County and will be in-person. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Recruiting and training volunteers to participate in the political process.</li><li>Direct voter contact through phone banking, door knocking, and other canvassing methods.</li><li>Attending campaign and local political events.</li><li>Research for voter outreach.</li></ul>Training and guidance will be provided by full-time experienced campaign staff. Interns will gain firsthand experience and exposure to political campaigning at the state and local level and will leave the campaign with valuable political and professional skills.Requirements:<ul><li>Availability to work part-time at least 2 days per week.</li><li>Ideal candidates should be highly organized, reliable, prompt, detail-oriented and self-motivated</li><li>Strong interest in politics and political campaigns</li><li>Willingness to learn new systems and skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Prior experience on campaigns, while valuable, is not required for this role</li></ul>This opportunity is flexible and a schedule can be created to accommodate any school or extracurricular activities you may have. The internship is unpaid and college credit is also available for this role.Contact:Any interested candidate should email a resume and potential availability to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@ld38democrats.com">info@ld38democrats.com</a>. Email subject should be titled “LD38 Campaign Internship.”

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“We know that District 38 is the best place in New Jersey to work, live, and raise a family. This is why we’ve fought for seniors on a fixed income to have access to affordable prescription drugs, for the remediation of lead water pipes, and for the protection of women’s health care. ”

"This tax cut will be a dramatic and welcome shift. Reducing property taxes for senior homeowners will make it easier for them to retire and stay in the communities they love, that they raised their families in, and that means so much to them." - Senator Lagana

<h2>LD38 Democrats Deliver Property Tax Relief for Seniors</h2>Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully helped secure StayNJ, a sweeping plan to drastically reduce property taxes for 98 percent of homeowners 65 and older.StayNJ will:<ul><li>Cut senior homeowner's local property taxes in half, saving seniors &amp; their families up to $6,500 a year</li><li>Provide senior renters with $700</li><li>Provide senior homeowners with a $1,250-$1,750 check, depending on income, to help lower their property tax burden</li><li>Increase the property tax relief in coming years to adjust for the cost of living, putting money back into the pockets of our seniors</li></ul>

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Bergen County, NJ – Today, the 38th District Democrats released a new digital ad – “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJ5ewgPd90">Neighbors</a>.” The ad, which begins streaming on connected TV platforms today, highlights their work combating gun violence, supporting New Jersey’s public schools, and cutting property taxes.&nbsp;“Right now, MAGA extremists like Micheline Attieh, Barry Wilkes, and Gail Horton are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nj.com/news/2023/09/gun-groups-push-for-concealed-carry-at-nj-playgrounds-youth-sports-in-new-legal-filing.html">fighting to allow</a> concealed guns at kids' soccer games and playgrounds in New Jersey,” said Reed Elman, the LD38 Democrats campaign manager. “Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully are working to combat gun violence and keep Bergen County families safe, which is why the New Jersey Police Benevolent Association and Fraternal Order of Police have endorsed their campaign.”In Trenton, the LD38 Democrats have championed some of the most comprehensive gun safety reforms in the country, including background checks for private sales and banning armor-piercing bullets. Their work has made New Jersey safer – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/state/new-jersey/#:~:text=New%20Jersey%20has%20the%20fourth,guns%20in%208.9%25%20of%20households.">Everytown for Gun Safety ranks New Jersey</a> as having some of the most effective gun laws in the country, contributing to the third-lowest rate of firearm deaths nationwide.Lagana, Swain, and Tully have also been leaders in making our communities more family-friendly, championing New Jersey’s best-in-the-nation public school and passing the largest property tax cut in state history, StayNJ, which will help seniors afford to retire in the communities where they raised their families.Script: “I'm Joe Lagana. Lisa Swain, Chris Tully, and I fight every day for all our neighbors here in Bergen County. From young families looking for good schools for their kids to seniors looking to retire in the place their families have always called home and everyone who wants a future free from the threat of gun violence. It's not about politics – it's about our neighbors, and we'd be honored to have your support.”Watch: “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJ5ewgPd90">Neighbors</a>”###

"Today, the 38th District Democrats released a new digital ad – “Neighbors.” The ad, which begins streaming on connected TV platforms today, highlights their work combating gun violence, supporting New Jersey’s public schools, and cutting property taxes."

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Lagana, Swain &amp; Tully Release New Digital Ad on Gun Safety &amp; Community Values

Bergen County, NJ – Today, the 38th District Democrats released their second TV ad – “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2YDHz1NS2AU">My New Jersey</a>.” Teri, a Bergen County nurse, shares the story of her lifesaving abortion and reminds us what’s at stake in this election.“We had been trying for years when the unimaginable happened – my doctor told me I needed a lifesaving abortion,” said Teri, a Bergen County nurse. “I had seen cases like my own in the ER, but then it happened to me. Without that abortion, I wouldn’t have two beautiful children today.”Micheline Attieh, Barry Wilkes, and Gail Horton will be a rubber stamp for extremists in Trenton, who have already tried to ban most abortions in New Jersey, arrest doctors, and impose penalties for seeking care. Two new digital ads, “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WIKpMTKGbtQ">Roe</a>” and “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/4GRip9DBn7I">Extreme</a>,” will also begin airing simultaneously across the district, which further share Teri’s story.&nbsp;My New Jersey Script: “We were already making plans after years of trying. Then, the unthinkable: My doctor told me I needed a lifesaving abortion. I’m a nurse, I’ve seen cases like this, but then it happened to me. Without that procedure, I wouldn’t have two beautiful children today. Now, extreme politicians like Micheline Attieh, Barry Wilkes, and Gail Horton want new abortion bans in New Jersey, standing between women like me and our doctors. Not in my New Jersey.”Roe Script: “I’ve lived my life with Roe v. Wade, and now I have a daughter who is potentially looking at her future without these choices, standing between women like me and our doctors. Not in my New Jersey.”Extreme Script: “Extreme politicians like Micheline Attieh, Barry Wilkes, and Gail Horton want new abortion bans in New Jersey, standing between women like me and our doctors. Not in my New Jersey.”Watch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2YDHz1NS2AU">“My New Jersey</a>,” <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WIKpMTKGbtQ">"Roe"</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/4GRip9DBn7I">"Extreme"</a>&nbsp;###

“We had been trying for years when the unimaginable happened – my doctor told me I needed a lifesaving abortion,” said Teri, a Bergen County nurse. “I had seen cases like my own in the ER, but then it happened to me. Without that abortion, I wouldn’t have two beautiful children today.”

LD38 Democrats Release New Ads Spotlighting Access to Abortion

Bergen County, NJ – Senator Joe Lagana, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, and Assemblyman Chris Tully have released the following statement:“We are deeply appalled by the horrifying acts of violence committed by Hamas terrorists during Shabbat and the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah. The attacks on civilian lives, many of whom are women and children, are disturbing. We unequivocally condemn these attacks and affirm the State of Israel’s right to defend itself. The Jewish community is a cornerstone of Bergen County and we extend our deepest condolences during such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire region, which deserves peace and security. We will continue to support the Jewish communities throughout the state in any way we can.”###

“We are deeply appalled by the horrifying acts of violence committed by Hamas terrorists during Shabbat and the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah. The attacks on civilian lives, many of whom are women and children, are disturbing."

Lagana, Swain, Tully Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Israel

Bergen County, NJ – Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully released the following statement on radical, right-wing Rep. Jeff Van Drew <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/van-drew-raising-money-for-wilkes-in-38th-report-says/">hosting a fundraiser for Barry Wilkes today</a>:“Representative Van Drew has made a career out of political extremism and pledged his 'undying support' for President Trump while ignoring the needs of his constituents. Van Drew supported President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, ignoring the will of New Jersey voters and leading to an armed insurrection on the US Capitol.On top of that, Representative Van Drew has actively sought to limit a woman’s right to choose and attacked reproductive rights. In fact, he applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.Barry Wilkes and his running mates are raising money from a polarizing right-wing radical. Van Drew’s record is actively hostile toward New Jersey values, and Wilkes must defend his choice to fundraise with him.” ###

“Representative Van Drew has made a career out of political extremism and pledged his 'undying support' for President Trump while ignoring the needs of his constituents. Van Drew supported President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, ignoring the will of New Jersey voters and leading to an armed insurrection on the US Capitol...&nbsp;Wilkes must defend his choice to fundraise with him.”

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Bergen County, NJ – Today, Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully released the following statement on the indictment of Senator Menendez:“The charges laid out in today's indictment against Senator Menendez are alarming. We strongly believe in every American’s right to a fair trial and presumption of innocence, but these allegations leave us with serious concerns over his ability to continue to provide New Jerseyans with the federal representation they deserve. We are calling for the Senator to step down immediately to allow our state and nation to move forward.”###

“The charges laid out in today's indictment against Senator Menendez are alarming. We strongly believe in every American’s right to a fair trial and presumption of innocence, but these allegations leave us with serious concerns over his ability to continue to provide New Jerseyans with the federal representation they deserve. We are calling for the Senator to step down immediately to allow our state and nation to move forward.”

Lagana, Swain &amp; Tully Statement on Indictment of Senator Menendez

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully released the following statement in response to the reported bomb threat at Congregation Ahavat Achim in Fair Lawn:“The bomb threat targeted at Congregation Ahavat Achim in Fair Lawn last night was a disgraceful act of cowardice. While we are relieved that no evidence of a bomb or related materials was found, this threat – which came just ahead of Rosh Hashanah – is deeply troubling.&nbsp;Hate and antisemitism have no place in Fair Lawn, in New Jersey, or this country. This threat comes amid rising antisemitism and threats to Jewish institutions across our country. Last year, antisemitic incidents increased 36 percent. We are committed to working with federal, state, and local partners to address rising extremism.&nbsp;Following this incident, we’ve been in touch with local officials to offer support. We commend the Fair Lawn police for their swift response to this event, safely evacuating everyone from the synagogue. The perpetrators of this harmful act must be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”###

“The bomb threat targeted at Congregation Ahavat Achim in Fair Lawn last night was a disgraceful act of cowardice. While we are relieved that no evidence of a bomb or related materials was found, this threat – which came just ahead of Rosh Hashanah – is deeply troubling."

Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, &amp; Assemblyman Tully Condemn Bomb Threat at Fair Lawn Synagogue

Bergen County, NJ – Today, Senator Joe Lagana, Assemblymember Lisa Swain, and Assemblymember Chris Tully were honored to be endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey. Protecting a woman’s right to choose has been a cornerstone of their campaign and a top legislative priority.&nbsp;“Every woman should have the freedom to make her own health care decisions, and I was proud to fight to secure that right in New Jersey,” said Assemblywoman Swain. “The state legislature should never come between a woman and her doctor, and now every woman in Bergen County can feel confident that they’ll be freely able to make their own reproductive health care decisions.”This endorsement comes in the wake of increasing attacks from Republicans on women's reproductive rights, including a proposed new abortion ban, Assembly Bill 305, introduced by New Jersey Republicans in the state legislature. If anti-choice Republicans like Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton, and Barry Wilkes take over the state legislature this fall, they’ll pass new abortion bans in New Jersey, cutting off access to our reproductive health care.All three LD38 Democrats stand in staunch opposition to any such restrictive legislation and will continue to fight for women’s health care throughout New Jersey."A woman's right to her own reproductive health care is a top concern for many of my constituents,” said Assemblywoman Swain. “Republicans think the government should dictate what a woman can and can’t do with her body, but I’ll always fight for women’s right to make her own health care decisions.”###

"A woman's right to her own reproductive health care is a top concern for many of my constituents,” said Assemblywoman Swain. “Republicans think the government should dictate what a woman can and can’t do with her body, but I’ll always fight for women’s right to make her own health care decisions.”

Joe Lagana, Lisa Swain, and Chris Tully Endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey

The ad, “Wrong,” highlights how New Jersey Republicans like Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton, and Barry Wilkes are working to pass new Texas-style abortion bans in New Jersey.&nbsp;Bergen County, NJ – Today, the 38th District Democrats <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/sfud9674Q6o?si=wM1uaGF-BnPirMB9">released a digital ad</a> highlighting how New Jersey Republicans like Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton, and Barry Wilkes are working to pass new Texas-style abortion bans in New Jersey.&nbsp;The ad comes after Republicans in the New Jersey state legislature<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newjerseymonitor.com/2022/05/04/abortion-is-a-frequent-favorite-driver-of-legislation-in-new-jersey/"> introduced a bill</a> that would ban abortion, criminally charge violators, and sentence women to up to five years in prison. If Attieh, Horton, and Wilkes are elected, they could give Republicans in the state legislature the majority needed to bring a Texas-style abortion ban to New Jersey.Script: Texas-style abortion bans… in New Jersey? If anti-choice Republicans like Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton, and Barry Wilkes take over our state legislature this fall, it will happen. They’ll pass new abortion bans in New Jersey, cutting off access to our reproductive health care. New Jersey Republicans already introduced an abortion ban in the state legislature. We can’t let New Jersey Republicans take away our freedom.&nbsp;Attieh, Horton, and Wilkes are wrong for New Jersey families.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/sfud9674Q6o?si=Xol-EdpwUiTIVKOM">Watch the ad.</a>###

&nbsp;Today, the 38th District Democrats released a digital ad highlighting how New Jersey Republicans like Micheline Attieh, Gail Horton, and Barry Wilkes are working to pass new Texas-style abortion bans in New Jersey.&nbsp;

LD38 Democrats Release First Campaign Ad of 2023

Bergen County, NJ – Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblyman Chris Tully (D-Bergenfield) are pleased to celebrate Labor Day and recognize New Jersey’s contributions to the labor movement in the United States.“I’m proud to be a champion for workers and organized labor in New Jersey,” said Senator Lagana, Vice-Chair of the Senate Labor Committee. “In the Senate, I’ve advanced legislation to protect collective bargaining rights, honor our retirement commitments to workers, and improve pay and working conditions across the state.”Without labor unions, we wouldn't have the eight-hour workday, weekends off, lunch breaks, paid vacation, Social Security, or the minimum wage. Lagana, Swain, and Tully believe that it is essential that we fight for labor unions so that they can continue the fight for working people in New Jersey and across the country.“I’m proud to be a pro-labor legislator – I’m committed to defending the right to organize and bargain for better pay, benefits, and working conditions,” said Assemblywoman Swain. “We have a labor shortage in New Jersey, and it’s clear to me that to recruit and retain workers, we must protect their rights and fight for their interests to make New Jersey the best place to live and work.”New Jersey has a rich and long history in the struggle to advance workers' rights. From Peter J. McGuire – the ‘Father of Labor Day’ and a New Jersey resident – to Christian Smalls – the founder of the Amazon Labor Union who was raised right here in Bergen County – New Jersey’s contributions to the movement have been pivotal.&nbsp;“I’m proud to stand with the millions of New Jerseyans whose hard work laid the groundwork for our great state,” said Assemblyman Tully. “Our state’s workers are the best in the country. I will continue to fight for them in the state legislature, including by investing in our infrastructure, strengthening our labor laws, and bringing more investment to New Jersey.”&nbsp;###

"Without labor unions, we wouldn't have the eight-hour workday, weekends off, lunch breaks, paid vacation, Social Security, or the minimum wage. Lagana, Swain, and Tully believe that it is essential that we fight for labor unions so that they can continue the fight for working people in New Jersey and across the country."

Lagana, Swain and Tully Celebrate Labor Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;| CONTACT: Reed Elman, Campaign Manager: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:reed@njdacc.com">reed@njdacc.com</a>Bergen County, NJ – Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblymember Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblymember Chris Tully (D-Bergenfield) were named to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s (DLCC) Spotlight list of must-watch races for 2023, the arm of the Democratic party responsible for electing Democrats to state legislative seats.&nbsp;“Democratic state legislators are on the frontlines defending and expanding our access to abortion care, gun safety reform, and the right to vote,” said interim DLCC President Heather Wiliams. “Last year, the DLCC led state Democrats to have the most successful midterm election year for the president’s party in nearly a century, and we are continuing our momentum in 2023. We are proud to include Senator Lagana and Assemblymembers Lisa Swain and Chris Tully on our growing list of amazing candidates who are committed to making a difference in their communities. On to November!”The DLCC Spotlight distinction reflects the importance of Lagana, Swain, and Tully’s race in LD38 in Bergen County. It’s also a reminder that it is a competitive race – one of the most competitive in the state.“We’re honored to receive the DLCC Spotlight Distinction. Winning this race is critical to keeping the Democratic Majority in the Senate and Assembly this year,” said Lagana, Swain, and Tully in a joint statement. “This endorsement reflects the fact that we’re a firewall in Trenton against Republicans' extreme agenda to pass a new abortion ban in New Jersey.”You can check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dlcc.org/candidates/joseph-lagana/">Lagana</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dlcc.org/candidates/lisa-swain/">Swain</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dlcc.org/candidates/chris-tully/">Tully</a>’s Spotlight pages to learn more about the race and support their campaign directly.For more information or to schedule an interview with them, please contact Reed Elman at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:reed@njdacc.com">reed@njdacc.com</a>. For more information on the DLCC and its Spotlight Races, or to schedule an interview with DLCC interim President Heather Williams, please email the DLCC’s press team at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:press@dlcc.org">press@dlcc.org</a>. ###

The DLCC Spotlight distinction reflects the importance of Lagana, Swain, and Tully’s race in LD38 in Bergen County. It’s also a reminder that it is a competitive race – one of the most competitive in the state.

BREAKING: DLCC Names Lagana, Swain, and Tully Campaign a Race to Watch in 2023

Bergen County, NJ – Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) proudly supported the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, which codified the right to reproductive choice for all New Jersey citizens.&nbsp;“Every woman should have the freedom to make her own health care decisions, and I was proud to fight to secure that right in New Jersey,” said Assemblywoman Swain. “The state legislature should never come between a woman and her doctor, and now every woman in Bergen County can feel confident that they’ll be freely able to make their own reproductive health care decisions.”Assemblywoman Swain also wrote legislation that ensures that New Jersey medical professionals are never punished for providing crucial abortion services in New Jersey and that anyone who comes to the Garden State for reproductive health care can receive it.&nbsp;“This legislation aims to protect medical professionals who provide necessary reproductive health care services in New Jersey,” said Assemblywoman Swain, “We will continue to protect women and ensure they can make their own medical decisions in partnership with their doctors, without interference from any government trying to restrict their freedom.”These bills come in the wake of increasing attacks from Republicans on women's reproductive rights, including a proposed new abortion ban, Assembly Bill 305, introduced by New Jersey Republicans in the state legislature. Assemblywoman Swain and all three LD38 Democrats stand in staunch opposition to any such restrictive legislation and will continue to fight for womens’ health care throughout New Jersey."A woman's right to her own reproductive health care is a top concern for many of my constituents,” said Assemblywoman Swain. “Republicans think the government should dictate what a woman can and can’t do with her body, but I’ll always fight for women’s right to make their own health care decisions.”###

Assemblywoman Swain also wrote legislation that ensures that New Jersey medical professionals are never punished for providing crucial abortion services in New Jersey and that anyone who comes to the Garden State for reproductive health care can receive it.&nbsp;

Assemblywoman Lisa Swain Fights to Codify Abortion Rights In NJ

Bergen County, NJ – Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus) wrote and helped to pass a series of bills this year which will reduce the threat of auto theft in Bergen County and help keep every New Jerseyan safe from fentanyl.&nbsp;“My constituents have told me loud and clear that they want Bergen County to become a safer place to live, work and raise a family,” said Senator Lagana. “This year I was proud to deliver for them by passing a series of laws which will decrease auto theft and we’re working to get fentanyl off our streets, making all of us in New Jersey safer from crime.”Responding to the rise in auto theft in New Jersey, Senator Lagana, Assemblyman Chris Tully, and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain passed legislation that will increase penalties for repeat car theft offenders. The law will also tackle the issue of burglary, reducing the ability of individuals to take key fobs from homes in order to steal cars.“Bergen County commuters and families rely on their cars every day to get to work, school, and social activities,” said Senator Lagana. “I was proud to write and pass this law so my constituents don’t have to worry if their car will be available the next time they need it.”Senator Lagana also successfully fought for the passage of legislation in the Senate to take fentanyl off the streets of New Jersey. By increasing penalties on those who smuggle massive amounts of fentanyl through New Jersey’s ports, Lagana’s legislation would keep Bergen County residents safer from this dangerous drug. The bill is now with the Assembly for consideration.&nbsp;“Too many of my constituents have told me a heartbreaking story about losing a loved one to the fentanyl crisis,” said Senator Lagana. “My bill will reduce the amount of fentanyl on our streets by stopping more large-scale dealers from getting the deadly drug into New Jersey.”###

“Bergen County commuters and families rely on their cars every day to get to work, school, and social activities,” said Senator Lagana. “I was proud to write and pass this law so my constituents don’t have to worry if their car will be available the next time they need it.”

Senator Lagana Successfully Fights to Lower Crime in Bergen County

We join New Jerseyans in mourning the loss of our friend and colleague, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.Sheila was a daughter of New Jersey through and through. A trailblazer, she was only the second Black woman in the history of the United States to lead a state legislature. During her nearly 30 years in public office, she paved the way for so many women and people of color and championed Democratic ideals from affordable housing to reproductive freedom.We hope you’ll join us in keeping Shelia’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

"We join New Jerseyans in mourning the loss of our friend and colleague, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver."

Senator Lagana and Assemblymembers Swain &amp; Tully Mourn the Loss of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver

Bergen County, NJ&nbsp;– Today, Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblymember Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblymember Chris Tully (D-Bergenfield) joined Governor Phil Murphy in Bergen County for the signing of Senate Bill 3128 and the announcement of a lawsuit to fight back against New York’s congestion pricing scheme.&nbsp;“New Jersey taxpayers who work for a New York City company are subjected to unfair double taxation by New York – this bill evens the playing field,”&nbsp;said Senator Lagana.&nbsp;“We’re also creating incentives for New York businesses to open offices in New Jersey closer to the families that make up their workforces.Murphy signed the bipartisan legislation, led by Senator Lagana and sponsored by Assemblymembers Swain and Tully, which will even the income tax disparity between New York and New Jersey, helping New Jersey taxpayers fight back against New York’s double taxation.&nbsp;“Hard-working New Jersey commuters who cross state lines to provide for their families will soon be targeted by exorbitant congestion fees that drain their hard-earned income and flow entirely into the economy of another state,”&nbsp;said Assemblywoman Tully. “We cannot afford to have our residents pick up the tabs for New York’s failure to invest in their infrastructure.”New York’s planned congestion pricing would cost Bergen County commuters up to $23 per trip into New York City, raising costs for residents.&nbsp;“This is an issue that is going to cost everyone money, whether it’s the commuters who are now driving into the city and paying all that money or it’s my constituents in Bergen County who are going to be punished by the additional pollution,”&nbsp;said Assemblyman Swain. “We are fighting for everyone in New Jersey, and we won’t back down.”###

“New Jersey taxpayers who work for a New York City company are subjected to unfair double taxation by New York – this bill evens the playing field,”&nbsp;said Senator Lagana.&nbsp;“We’re also creating incentives for New York businesses to open offices in New Jersey closer to the families that make up their workforces.

Lagana, Swain, &amp; Tully join Gov Murphy in Bergen County to Fight Back Against NY Congestion Pricing

PARAMUS, NJ – Tonight, Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield) won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 38th Legislative District (LD38).&nbsp;Compared to the 2022 primary, early voting before today’s election increased by over 200 percent, a clear sign that voters in the district are energized. LD38, already a swing district, is expected to be one of the most contested races in the 2023 general election following redistricting.&nbsp;Senator Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully released the following statement:“We’re proud to have once again earned the support of Democrats here in LD38. We know we have a tough race ahead of us, but this result clearly demonstrates the enthusiasm of the voters and the momentum of our campaign.”###Media:Senator Joseph Lagana: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AALv4C_hizTDvpW7TB4FNo9EjW9-1_QY/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.Assemblywoman Lisa Swain: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFL_akhcEFCxHsYvwEP2tolMWPx9No56/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.Assemblyman Christopher Tully: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Nq_aJQwaBYPjxgUA9HzWZBWN5lMYYeu/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.

“We’re proud to have once again earned the support of Democrats here in LD38. We know we have a tough race ahead of us, but this result clearly demonstrates the enthusiasm of the voters and the momentum of our campaign.”

Lagana, Swain, and Tully Win LD38 Democratic Primary

PARAMUS, NJ – Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield) tapped Reed Elman – a political operative with digital, media, and fundraising experience – as campaign manager for their re-election bids in the 38th Legislative District.The decision to hire Elman, a seasoned political strategist with national experience and a record of winning tough races, underscores the seriousness with which the Democratic incumbents are approaching the race.&nbsp;In 2021, Republicans came within striking distance of winning LD 38, with fewer than 4,000 votes separating Lagana from his GOP opponent. The 52.9%-47.1% victory was a closer-than-expected result in the Bergen County seat, solidifying the district as a top priority for Democrats to retain in November. Respectively, Swain and Tully finished just 3,449 and 2,667 votes ahead of their closest GOP challenger in 2021.&nbsp;Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus):“I am incredibly excited to welcome Reed to our team as campaign manager. His record of winning tough races will be critical as we prepare for what could be our most competitive re-election bid yet. Under his leadership, we will keep LD 38 in Democratic hands in November.”Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn):“Hiring Reed – a rising star with national experience and digital expertise – demonstrates our commitment to running a cutting-edge campaign. I could not be more thrilled to hit the ground running with Reed at the helm.”Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield):“As a former political staffer, I know first-hand what it takes to succeed as a campaign manager. Reed will be an invaluable asset as we work to connect with voters and ensure that, on Election Day, voters send our LD 38 team back to Trenton to keep doing their work.”Reed Elman, Campaign Manager (LD-38):“I am honored to have the confidence of Sen. Lagana, Assemblywoman Swain, and Assemblyman Tully. I’m proud to work for a team with a record of delivering results for their constituents. Together, we’ll win this race and send them back to Trenton.”About Reed Elman:Reed Elman is the campaign manager for Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield).&nbsp;Most recently, Elman was the Sunbelt digital director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), where he advised Frontline and Red to Blue congressional campaigns across the country in what became the best first-term midterm performance for a Democratic president since 1962. He was responsible for coordinating digital and media strategy for congressional campaigns in 12 states, including Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.&nbsp;Prior to joining the DCCC, Elman was a political consultant at Rising Tide Interactive and HG Creative, where he was responsible for managing innovative digital, media, and fundraising strategies for presidential, congressional, PAC, labor, nonprofit, and other campaigns. His previous experience includes time at TargetSmart, a leading provider of data and polling to Democratic campaigns, and fundraising roles on congressional campaigns in Maryland and California.&nbsp;Elman received his M.A. in Media &amp; Strategic Political Communication and B.A. in Political Communication from the George Washington University's School of Media &amp; Public Affairs.&nbsp;###Media:Senator Joseph Lagana: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AALv4C_hizTDvpW7TB4FNo9EjW9-1_QY/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.Assemblywoman Lisa Swain: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFL_akhcEFCxHsYvwEP2tolMWPx9No56/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.Assemblyman Christopher Tully: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Nq_aJQwaBYPjxgUA9HzWZBWN5lMYYeu/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.Reed Elman: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AB9saaQH04Z2MhwdeJfP-4C7hfmkIsBw/view?usp=sharing">Photo</a>.

Senator Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn), and Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield) tapped Reed Elman – a political operative with digital, media, and fundraising experience – as campaign manager for their re-election bids in the 38th Legislative District.

Lagana, Swain, and Tully Hire Elman as Campaign Manager

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<h2>Vote On or By Primary Election Day, June 10th</h2>Primary Election Day is June 10th, 2025. You can vote in person at your polling place, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.NOTE: Vote-by-mail ballots CANNOT be returned to your polling place for this election. However, if you're registered to vote by mail but prefer to vote in person on Election Day instead, you can cast a provisional ballot.&nbsp;<a href="https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Find My Polling Location →</a><h4>Plan to Early Vote In-Person?</h4>Early voting for the primary is 3 days, Friday, June 6, 2025 – Sunday, June 8, 2025. Locations are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. <a href="https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/board-of-elections/early-voting-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Find your Vote-by-Mail Ballot Dropbox Location →</a><h4>Plan to Vote-by-Mail?</h4>There are three ways to return your mail-in-ballot once you have completed it. We suggest you return it in a drop box or in-person at the Bergen County Board of Elections Office by 8:00 pm to ensure it's counted.<ol><li>Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place it in one of your county’s secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Secure Ballot Drop Box location. <a href="https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/board-of-elections/ballot-dropbox-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Find your Vote-by-Mail Ballot Dropbox Location →</a></li><li>Board of Elections Office: Deliver it in person to your county’s Board of Elections Office at One Bergen County Plaza • 3rd Floor, Rm 310 • Hackensack, NJ 07601 by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. </li><li>Mail: It must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. Election Day and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before 6 days after Election Day.</li></ol>NOTE: Your Vote-By-Mail ballot CANNOT be returned to your In-Person Early Voting Poll Location or your Election Day Poll Location. However, if you're registered to vote by mail but prefer to vote in person on Election Day instead, you can cast a provisional ballot.&nbsp;<h3>Have a question or need help getting to the polls? Call (201) 370-1069</h3>

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Right now, gun extremists in New Jersey are trying to change the law to allow concealed weapons in places with lots of kids, like playgrounds and soccer games. Vote NO on Trump-style Republicans Micheline Attieh, Barry Wilkes, and Gail Horton. We can’t trust them with our children’s safety.Democrats Joe Lagana, Lisa Swain, and Chris Tully have enacted the most comprehensive gun control laws in America to protect our kids from the gun violence which has become the leading cause of death among our children. The why New Jersey Police and Firefighters endorse their re-election campaign. Joe, Chris, and Lisa will keep fighting to keep Bergen County families safe from gun violence.

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