NFIB New Jersey Endorses Pro-Small-Business Candidates for Legislature

September 19, 2023 Last Edit: June 5, 2025

NFIB New Jersey Endorses Pro-Small-Business Candidates for Legislature

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRENTON, N.J. (September 19, 2023) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy association, has announced its slate of incumbent endorsements for the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly in this year’s legislative elections. NFIB NJ State Director Eileen Kean today released the bipartisan list of candidates, which was selected by NFIB New Jersey PAC, the state’s most influential and effective small business political action committee. “More than ever, New Jersey small businesses need strong representation and legislative champions in Trenton,” said Kean. “I am delighted to recognize leaders for our Main Street job creators and extend NFIB’s endorsement to these strong, pro-small-business candidates. The lawmakers we are backing today have each consistently shown a commitment to free enterprise, small-business owners, and their employees.” The endorsements are based on NFIB member input, candidate questionnaires, and the new 2022-23 NFIB/NJ Voting Record. “Our members remain confronted with an unpredictable environment and ever-changing economic headwinds as they continue to rebuild post-pandemic,” continued Kean. “NFIB’s voting record and the endorsements we are announcing today make it crystal clear who ‘walks the walk’ for small business owners in the Senate and the General Assembly, and not just on the campaign trail during election season. We will aggressively support these candidates who best represent our members and will fight for the continued growth and vitality of New Jersey small businesses.” SENATE ENDORSEMENTS District 1 Michael Testa Jr. District 2 Vincent Polistina District 3 Edward Durr District 4 Chris Del Borrello District 6 James Beach District 7 Troy Singleton District 9 Carmen Amato Jr. District 10 James Holzapfel District 11 Vin Gopal District 13 Declan O’Scanlon Jr.* District 15 Shirley Turner District 21 Jon Bramnick District 24 Parker Space* District 25 Anthony M. Bucco District 26 Joseph Pennacchio District 30 Robert Singer District 39 Holly Schepisi District 40 Kristin Corrado ASSEMBLY ENDORSEMENTS District 1 Antwan McClellan Erik Simonsen District 2 Don Guardian Claire Swift District 3 Bethanne McCarthy Patrick District 4 Amanda Esposito Matthew Walker District 8 Michael Torrissi Jr. Brandon Umba District 9 Gregory Myhre Brian Rumpf District 10 Gregory McGuckin District 11 Kim Eulner Marilyn Piperno District 12 Robert Clifton District 13 Victoria Flynn Gerard Scharfenberger District 14 Adam Elias District 16 Roy Freiman Ross Traphagen District 21 Michelle Matsikoudis Nancy Munoz District 23 John DiMaio District 24 Dawn Fantasia Michael Inganamort District 25 Christian Barranco Aura Dunn District 26 Brian Bergen* Jay Webber District 30 Sean Kean Edward Thomson District 39 Robert Auth John Azzariti District 40 Al Barlas Christopher DePhillips *Indicates NFIB Member

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New Jersey

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