On behalf of friends of Dr. Patricia Campos Medina, leaders and advocates sent the attached letter to Gov. Murphy to consider her as Interim U.S. Senator:
August 6th, 2024
The Honorable Phil Murphy Governor of New Jersey Office of the Governor Trenton, NJ 08625
Dear Governor Murphy,
We recommend that you appoint Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina as Interim U.S. Senator to the seat vacated due to the resignation of Sen. Robert Menendez.
First, in the recent June 4th Democratic primary election, Dr. Campos-Medina came in second place and earned support from Democratic voters across all counties of NJ. Rep. Kim is a sitting Congressman whose vote is needed in the U.S. House of Representatives to preserve our votes for key Democratic priorities.
Dr. Campos-Medina is a labor leader and progressive Democrat, respected for her professional accomplishments and her commitment to economic opportunity and fairness for all NJ families. She has served in several national legislative and policy roles in Washington, DC. She is currently a labor researcher, policy innovator, and executive director of the Worker Institute, at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University. She has led many legislative issues nationally and right here in NJ and has consistently advocated for families, business entrepreneurship, union jobs, and women’s political representation.
We are confident that, as interim Senator, she will lead on issues of importance to all of New Jersey in coordination with all members of the current congressional delegation and in a manner that will allow for an easy transition when a new Senator is elected in the November 2024 general election.
As leaders, we know that this moment of transition is also an opportunity to recognize the importance of the Latino community, whose political representation is drastically declining with the departure of the current Senator. Appointing Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina is a show of good faith to Latinos as we are one of New Jersey’s largest voting blocs, with an economic contribution of billions to the economy of our great state.
As the progressive leader of the Democratic party in NJ, you can also strengthen your legacy in the history books by appointing the first woman, the first Latina, and the first woman of color to the US Senate in this critical moment.
Respectfully,
The People of New Jersey
Patricia E. Bullón
Jesus Sevilla
Wilfredo Caraballo
Orville Morales
Leyda M Flores
Jairin
María Valenzuela
Reza Nazari
Casey Abline
Manuela Gaviria
Maria Diaz
Cristina Coll
Martha Velasquez
Dra. Reyna Pediet
Jeyss Abreu
Porfirio Roa
Sixto J. Nina
Valerie Carvajal
Laura Gaviria
Esperanza Porras-Field
Jimmy Parra
Candido Rodriguez
Rafael Augusto
Anna Cuqui Rivera
Mauricio Canto
Lazaro Cardenas
Maria J. Andrade
Jacqueline M Mestre
Kimi Wei
Beatriz Villada
Gloria Montealegre-Smith
Celeste Fernandez
John Edwards
Franca Roibal Fernandez
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Councilman Luis Velez
Carmen Molina
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Councilwoman Sandra Witner
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As the race for the vacant Senate seat in New Jersey heats up, allies of labor leader Milly Silva are urging Governor Phil Murphy to consider her close associate, Hector Campos Medina, as a potential candidate. Silva, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, has been a vocal advocate for workers’ rights and social justice issues in the state.
Campos Medina, a longtime ally of Silva and a prominent figure in the labor movement, has been praised for his dedication to fighting for fair wages, workplace protections, and healthcare access for all New Jersey residents. His experience as a labor organizer and his deep connections within the community make him a strong contender for the Senate seat.
Supporters of Campos Medina argue that his appointment to the Senate would bring much-needed diversity and representation to the state legislature. As a Latino immigrant and a champion for marginalized communities, Campos Medina has a unique perspective that could help shape policies that benefit all residents of New Jersey.
Governor Murphy has not yet announced his decision on who will fill the vacant Senate seat, but allies of Campos Medina are hopeful that he will be given serious consideration. They believe that his leadership and advocacy for working families make him a strong candidate to represent the people of New Jersey in the state legislature.
As the debate continues over who will fill the Senate seat, it is clear that allies of Milly Silva and Hector Campos Medina are pushing for a candidate who will prioritize the needs of working families and fight for social justice in New Jersey. Only time will tell if Governor Murphy will heed their calls and appoint Campos Medina to the Senate seat.
