Election Center 2011

NJ State Senate 2011 election results via The Star-Ledger
NJ State Assembly 2011 election results via The Star-Ledger

Thanks to all of our volunteers, members and staff who walked door-to-door and phone-banked for our labor-supported candidates. It made a huge difference in the victories on Tuesday. Our candidates were targeted by Chris Christie because they stood up for our collective bargaining rights, and we stood with them in their victories.

Tonight was a great victory for working families. Our success comes as a result of the outstanding effort put forth by thousands of union members and community allies working together to educate and engage voters in this election. The leaders we elected to the New Jersey State Legislature are committed to standing up for working families during these tough economic times and will make job creation our state’s number one priority...

For the full November 8, 2011 Labor Fax, click here.

In Unity,
Charles Wowkanech, President
Laurel Brennan, Secretary-Treasurer

See the video about Ohio victory for labor rights

CLICK HERE to visit the AFL-CIO Now Blog, for more updates on Ohio and other states.

Occupy the Polls: Tuesday's Critical Tests of Political Power by The Nation's John Nichols, November 8, 2011

HPAE COPE's List of Endorsed Candidates for Assembly and Senate Races
October 21, 2011

All HPAE recommended candidates for 2011 voted against the attack on collective bargaining rights and in the Senate, in favor of holding for-profit hospitals accountable for financial disclosure.

By clicking on the candidate's name, you can link their answers to our 2011 Candidate Questionnaire. Asterisk represents incumbent.

District 1:
Assembly - Nelson Albano* (D)

District 3:
Assembly - Gabriela Mosquera (D)

District 7:
Assembly – Troy Singleton (D)

District 11:
Senate – Raymond Santiago (D)
Assembly - Marilyn Schlossbach (D)
Vin Gopal (D)

District 12:
Senate – Bob Brown (D)
Assembly - William "Bill" Spedding (D)
Catherine Rome (D)

District 14:
Senate - Linda R. Greenstein* (D)
Assembly - Wayne DeAngelo* (D)
Dan Benson (D)

District 15:
Senate - Shirley K. Turner* (D)
Assembly - Reed Gusciora* (D)
Bonnie Watson-Coleman* (D)

District 17:
Assembly - Joseph V. Egan* (D)
Upendra Chivukula* (D)

District 18:
Senate - Barbara Buono* (D)
Assembly - Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr.* (D)
Peter Barnes III* (D)

District 19:
Senate - Joseph F. Vitale* (D)
Assembly - John S. Wisniewski* (D)
Craig Couglin* (D)

District 20:
Senate – Ray Lesniak* (D)
Assembly - Joseph Cryan* (D)
Annette Quijano* (D)

District 22:
Senate - Nicholas Scutari* (D)
Assembly - Jerry Green* (D)
Linda Stender* (D)

District 27:
Senate - Richard J. Codey* (D)
Assembly - John F. McKeon* (D)
Mila Jasey* (D)

District 28:
Senate - Ronald L. Rice* (D)
Assembly - Cleopatra G. Tucker* (D)
Ralph Caputo* (D)

District 31:
Senate - Sandra Bolden Cunningham* (D)
Assembly - Charles Mainor* (D)
Jason O’Donnell* (D)

District 32:
Senate - Nicholas J. Sacco* (D)
Assembly - Vincent Prieto* (D)

District 33:
Assembly - Ruben J. Ramos, Jr.* (D)

District 34:
Senate - Nia H. Gill* (D)
Assembly - Thomas P. Giblin* (D)

District 35:
Senate - Nellie Pou (D)
Assembly - Shauonda Sumpter (D)
Benji Wimberly (D)

District 36:
Senate - Paul A. Sarlo* (D)
Assembly - Gary Schaer* (D)
Marine Caride (D)

District 37:
Senate - Loretta Weinberg* (D)
Assembly Gordon M. Johnson* (D)
Valerie Vainieri Huttle* (D)

District 38:
Senate - Robert M. Gordon* (D)
Assembly Connie Wagner* (D)
Timothy Eustace (D)

District 40:
Assembly - Cassandra Lazzara (D)

Read the Questions We Asked the Candidates

Labor Walk Volunteers Are Needed
October 7, 2011

The November elections for state Senate and Assembly offices are less than a month away. HPAE is recruiting members to participate in “Labor Walks” on behalf of pro-labor candidates endorsed by the HPAE Committee on Political Education (COPE).

The labor walks give us the opportunity to talk to union members in HPAE and other unions about the key issues and why it is important to support our endorsed candidates. The walks are from 9 am to 12 noon. Campaign literature and information on how to approach people are provided.

We are focusing our efforts on four targeted districts: the 1st, 7th, 14th, and 38th. In each of these districts a strong supporter of HPAE and other unions is running.

Members who participate in a labor walk will receive a $50.00 stipend.

Labor walks are taking place every Saturday through the rest of October. Here are the places to assemble before the walks begin in each of the districts:

District 1- Atlantic/Cape May Central Labor Council, 11Court House, South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House – October 15, 22, 29

District 7 – Burlington Country Central Labor Council, Kove II Caterers, 4131 Rt. 130 South, Edgewater Park – October 15, 22, 29

District 14 - Mercer County- IBEW 269, 670 White head Road, Trenton - October 15, 22, 29

District 38 - Bergen County Central Labor Council, IBEW 164, 205 Robin, Paramus – October 15, 22, 29__

For more information or to sign up for a walk, email Norman de Geneste at ndegeneste@hpae.org or call him at 609-668 5358.

HPAE Begins Candidate Review Process for November 2011 Elections
We need your input and involvement!

2011 has been a challenging year for union members everywhere – from Wisconsin to New Jersey. Here in NJ, we’ve faced attacks on our collective bargaining rights, as well as reduced funding for public services, especially education and health care.

It is also an election year in New Jersey – every NJ Assembly member and NJ State Senator is up for election in November. This is the right time to let candidates and incumbents know your views.

As HPAE's Committee on Political Education (COPE) begins to "screen" the candidates, we want to hear from you. HPAE COPE members submit questionnaires to candidates, review voting records, and interview candidates.

We encourage you to be part of this process and help us to determine which candidates HPAE should support.

Click to Be Part of the COPE Candidate Screening Process

Philadelphia AFL-CIO Primary Election Endorsements
The Philadelphia AFL-CIO has endorsed Democratic Party and Republic Party candidates for the primary election, which will be held May 17, 2011.
Read More

Redistricting Complete: 2011 Election Season Begins
Every ten years , following the U.S.census, our state and federal voting districts are re-drawn. The Redistricting Commission for state legislative districts in New Jersey has completed its work, and the new district lines have been drawn. There are a number of legislators affected by the changes, and there will be many new candidates for office this year as a result.
Read More About the Impact of Redistricting on the 2011 Legislative Races

HPAE’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) will be conducting interviews and submitting questionnaires to candidates prior to making any recommendations. Members are welcome to participate in the process. Send an email to Jean Pierce at jpierce@hpae.org for more information.