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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee designated a dozen “Spotlight” candidates in this year’s Assembly campaigns, consolidating support for Democratic nominees vital to preserving the party’s majority.

The list includes 11 incumbents and one challenger, Hammonton teachers union leader Anthony Angelozzi, who lost narrowly in 2023 in the 8th legislative district. The DLCC’s release also announced a five-figure investment to back the candidates but did not specify how that money would be spent.

“The DLCC never takes any majority for granted, and with every seat in the New Jersey Assembly on the ballot alongside a competitive gubernatorial race in November, we’re zeroing in and investing in the races that matter most to protect Democrats’ majority in the legislature,” DLCC President Heather Williams said in a release. 

National Journal Hotline first reported the news.

The DLCC, a national party-backed committee, acts as the state legislative equivalent to national groups like the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. 

In addition to Angelozzi, the Spotlight Candidates list in New Jersey comprises: Assemblymembers Dave Bailey Jr. and Heather Simmons of LD-3, Dan Hutchison and Cody Miller of LD-4, Andrea Katz of LD-8, Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul of LD-11, Roy Freiman and Mitchelle Drulis of LD-16, and Lisa Swain and Chris Tully of LD-38.

The districts in the group are expected to be the most competitive for Democratic incumbents. The committee spent mostly on incumbents in 2023.

“As Republicans screw over the states with a disastrous budget law, these Spotlight candidates will fight for New Jersey families,” Williams said. “They’ll be out on the doors listening to voters and are committed to building a stronger economy, safer communities, and protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms.”

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