During the October 28th Senate voting session State Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) bucked his party and voted in support of the “Freedom to Read Act” (S-2421). Amid the hullabaloo, Bramnick said, “If you want a soundbite warrior as your governor, I am not your guy.”
The 2025 GOP candidate for statewide office explained:
“Without this bill, there are no standards or guidelines for what material is made available to our students in school libraries. Right now it is the wild, wild west, and this bill will require local school boards to set developmentally appropriate standards as to what content is made available to students. Librarians will now have clear guidelines and policies to follow while protecting them from civil and criminal penalties, unless they break with the locally established regulations in bad-faith.
“Furthermore, the bill preserves a parent’s right to request the removal of material from libraries and requires the local school boards to create a procedure to process those requests. This is not the same bill that was introduced months ago. Questionable provisions were removed through the legislative process in response to concerns from conservative advocacy groups including the Family Policy Center which was opposed to the bill in its original form but ultimately changed their position to neutral.”
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Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, recently sat down with Insider NJ to discuss his approach to governance and his views on the current state of politics in the state.
Bramnick, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2003, is known for his pragmatic and bipartisan approach to lawmaking. In the interview, he emphasized that he is not a “soundbite warrior” and prefers to focus on finding practical solutions to the issues facing New Jersey.
“I believe in working across party lines to get things done,” Bramnick said. “I am not interested in scoring political points or engaging in partisan bickering. My priority is always to do what is best for the people of New Jersey.”
Bramnick’s approach has earned him respect from both sides of the aisle. He has been praised for his ability to work with Democrats to pass important legislation, such as the recent overhaul of the state’s school funding formula.
“I believe that good governance requires cooperation and compromise,” Bramnick said. “I am willing to work with anyone who shares my commitment to serving the people of New Jersey.”
In addition to his work in the legislature, Bramnick is also a successful attorney and a frequent commentator on political issues. He is known for his wit and humor, which he often uses to defuse tense situations and bring people together.
“I believe that politics should be about finding common ground and working together to solve problems,” Bramnick said. “I am not interested in grandstanding or playing to the cameras. I just want to do my job and make a positive impact on the lives of New Jersey residents.”
Overall, Bramnick’s approach to governance is one of pragmatism and cooperation. He believes that by putting aside partisan differences and focusing on the needs of the people, politicians can make a real difference in their communities.
“I am proud to serve the people of New Jersey, and I will continue to work tirelessly on their behalf,” Bramnick said. “I may not be a soundbite warrior, but I am committed to getting results for the people who elected me.”
