New Jersey Young Democrats
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Electing Young Democrats. Pushing a progressive agenda. Empowering NJ’s youth. We’re the New Jersey Young Democrats. Led by President Fatima Heyward.
Today, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. King, & reflect on this enduring reminder.
These words were spoken not as a comfort for complacency, but as a call to action.
As young Dems, we recommit ourselves today to bending the arc toward justice & refusing to be silent in the face of injustice.
These words were spoken not as a comfort for complacency, but as a call to action.
As young Dems, we recommit ourselves today to bending the arc toward justice & refusing to be silent in the face of injustice.
January 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Today, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. King, & reflect on this enduring reminder.
These words were spoken not as a comfort for complacency, but as a call to action.
As young Dems, we recommit ourselves today to bending the arc toward justice & refusing to be silent in the face of injustice.
These words were spoken not as a comfort for complacency, but as a call to action.
As young Dems, we recommit ourselves today to bending the arc toward justice & refusing to be silent in the face of injustice.
This week, the NJ Legislature passed three important bills that would strengthen protections for our immigrant neighbors & reinforce trust between communities & government.
We are urging supporters across NJ to call Governor Murphy’s office at 609-292-6000 & ask him to sign these bills into law.
We are urging supporters across NJ to call Governor Murphy’s office at 609-292-6000 & ask him to sign these bills into law.
January 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM
This week, the NJ Legislature passed three important bills that would strengthen protections for our immigrant neighbors & reinforce trust between communities & government.
We are urging supporters across NJ to call Governor Murphy’s office at 609-292-6000 & ask him to sign these bills into law.
We are urging supporters across NJ to call Governor Murphy’s office at 609-292-6000 & ask him to sign these bills into law.
Congratulations to our very own NJYD National Committeewoman, Mariel DiDato, on her new role as Director of Government Relations and Communications at Hoboken Strategy Group! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mariel, and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make in this new role!
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mariel, and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make in this new role!
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Congratulations to our very own NJYD National Committeewoman, Mariel DiDato, on her new role as Director of Government Relations and Communications at Hoboken Strategy Group! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mariel, and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make in this new role!
We’re incredibly proud of you, Mariel, and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make in this new role!
Congratulations to our January Young Dem of the Month, Will DiGrande! Will currently serves as the President of the Somerset County Young Democrats, where he focuses on empowering young people to step into leadership roles.
We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish in 2026!
We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to our January Young Dem of the Month, Will DiGrande! Will currently serves as the President of the Somerset County Young Democrats, where he focuses on empowering young people to step into leadership roles.
We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish in 2026!
We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish in 2026!
Happy New Year!
As we enter 2026 with renewed excitement & motivation, we ask you to keep that fire lit. The New Jersey Young Democrats stand ready to continue driving progressive change across our great state. Here’s to bold progress, boundless possibility, & momentum that changes what’s possible.
As we enter 2026 with renewed excitement & motivation, we ask you to keep that fire lit. The New Jersey Young Democrats stand ready to continue driving progressive change across our great state. Here’s to bold progress, boundless possibility, & momentum that changes what’s possible.
January 1, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Happy New Year!
As we enter 2026 with renewed excitement & motivation, we ask you to keep that fire lit. The New Jersey Young Democrats stand ready to continue driving progressive change across our great state. Here’s to bold progress, boundless possibility, & momentum that changes what’s possible.
As we enter 2026 with renewed excitement & motivation, we ask you to keep that fire lit. The New Jersey Young Democrats stand ready to continue driving progressive change across our great state. Here’s to bold progress, boundless possibility, & momentum that changes what’s possible.
As we enter the holiday season, we want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and passion for building a better future. Whether you knocked on doors, made phone calls, attended rallies, or supported in other ways, your efforts have made a difference!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
As we enter the holiday season, we want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and passion for building a better future. Whether you knocked on doors, made phone calls, attended rallies, or supported in other ways, your efforts have made a difference!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Earlier this week, we celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and are thrilled to uplift a statement from our NJYD Disabilities Caucus:
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Earlier this week, we celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and are thrilled to uplift a statement from our NJYD Disabilities Caucus:
Giving Tuesday is about investing in the causes that move us forward. We hope NJYD is one of them for you.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in young people, and for supporting the work we’re doing to build a better New Jersey for all.
Donate here: bit.ly/DONATE2NJYD
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in young people, and for supporting the work we’re doing to build a better New Jersey for all.
Donate here: bit.ly/DONATE2NJYD
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Giving Tuesday is about investing in the causes that move us forward. We hope NJYD is one of them for you.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in young people, and for supporting the work we’re doing to build a better New Jersey for all.
Donate here: bit.ly/DONATE2NJYD
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in young people, and for supporting the work we’re doing to build a better New Jersey for all.
Donate here: bit.ly/DONATE2NJYD
Congratulations to our December Young Dem of the Month, Bernard Herk! Bernard serves as Vice President of the Hudson County Young Democrats and President of the Jersey City Young Democrats, where he focuses on empowering the next generation of leaders and unifying young voices across the county.
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Congratulations to our December Young Dem of the Month, Bernard Herk! Bernard serves as Vice President of the Hudson County Young Democrats and President of the Jersey City Young Democrats, where he focuses on empowering the next generation of leaders and unifying young voices across the county.
Happy Birthday to our President, Fatima Heyward! 🎉
Fatima’s dedication, vision, & commitment have shaped NJYD into a stronger & more engaged organization — & this year, the rest of the country gets to share in that leadership as well!
Join us in wishing President Heyward a very happy birthday! 💙
Fatima’s dedication, vision, & commitment have shaped NJYD into a stronger & more engaged organization — & this year, the rest of the country gets to share in that leadership as well!
Join us in wishing President Heyward a very happy birthday! 💙
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy Birthday to our President, Fatima Heyward! 🎉
Fatima’s dedication, vision, & commitment have shaped NJYD into a stronger & more engaged organization — & this year, the rest of the country gets to share in that leadership as well!
Join us in wishing President Heyward a very happy birthday! 💙
Fatima’s dedication, vision, & commitment have shaped NJYD into a stronger & more engaged organization — & this year, the rest of the country gets to share in that leadership as well!
Join us in wishing President Heyward a very happy birthday! 💙
It’s time to celebrate! 🎉 We are thrilled to congratulate the NJYD candidates who won their races this election cycle!
A special thank you to every Democrat who had the courage to run. Your courage sets the example for us all to strive to make an impact in our communities.
A special thank you to every Democrat who had the courage to run. Your courage sets the example for us all to strive to make an impact in our communities.
November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It’s time to celebrate! 🎉 We are thrilled to congratulate the NJYD candidates who won their races this election cycle!
A special thank you to every Democrat who had the courage to run. Your courage sets the example for us all to strive to make an impact in our communities.
A special thank you to every Democrat who had the courage to run. Your courage sets the example for us all to strive to make an impact in our communities.
Today, we recognize Veterans Day — a day to honor the service, sacrifice, & continued leadership of those who have answered the call to serve. Veterans come from every community in our state & their commitment to duty, integrity, & service is a reminder of the values that strengthen our democracy.
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today, we recognize Veterans Day — a day to honor the service, sacrifice, & continued leadership of those who have answered the call to serve. Veterans come from every community in our state & their commitment to duty, integrity, & service is a reminder of the values that strengthen our democracy.
Please read below for our statement on Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman not seeking re-election.
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Please read below for our statement on Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman not seeking re-election.
We are proud to congratulate Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill & Lieutenant Governor-Elect Dr. Dale Caldwell, on their victory!
We also want to thank every young person who knocked doors, made calls, showed up to vote, and had tough conversations.
Tonight, we see the impact of our generation’s power.
We also want to thank every young person who knocked doors, made calls, showed up to vote, and had tough conversations.
Tonight, we see the impact of our generation’s power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
We are proud to congratulate Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill & Lieutenant Governor-Elect Dr. Dale Caldwell, on their victory!
We also want to thank every young person who knocked doors, made calls, showed up to vote, and had tough conversations.
Tonight, we see the impact of our generation’s power.
We also want to thank every young person who knocked doors, made calls, showed up to vote, and had tough conversations.
Tonight, we see the impact of our generation’s power.
Young Democrats across the Garden State are standing up for democracy by casting their ballots!
Join us in making history this gubernatorial election. And don't forget to vote up and down the ballot!
This is your reminder that polls close at 8pm. To find your polling location, visit vote.nj.gov.
Join us in making history this gubernatorial election. And don't forget to vote up and down the ballot!
This is your reminder that polls close at 8pm. To find your polling location, visit vote.nj.gov.
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Young Democrats across the Garden State are standing up for democracy by casting their ballots!
Join us in making history this gubernatorial election. And don't forget to vote up and down the ballot!
This is your reminder that polls close at 8pm. To find your polling location, visit vote.nj.gov.
Join us in making history this gubernatorial election. And don't forget to vote up and down the ballot!
This is your reminder that polls close at 8pm. To find your polling location, visit vote.nj.gov.
Still in line? Stay in line!
If you’re in line when the polls close, you have the right to vote.
As long as you got in line before closing time, don’t leave — poll workers must let you cast your ballot.
Make your voice heard. Every vote counts.
If you’re in line when the polls close, you have the right to vote.
As long as you got in line before closing time, don’t leave — poll workers must let you cast your ballot.
Make your voice heard. Every vote counts.
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Still in line? Stay in line!
If you’re in line when the polls close, you have the right to vote.
As long as you got in line before closing time, don’t leave — poll workers must let you cast your ballot.
Make your voice heard. Every vote counts.
If you’re in line when the polls close, you have the right to vote.
As long as you got in line before closing time, don’t leave — poll workers must let you cast your ballot.
Make your voice heard. Every vote counts.
Today is Election Day!
The polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM! This is your last chance to make your voice heard & shape the future of our community & state! Head to your polling place & cast your vote.
For more information on voting locations, requirements, & anything else, visit vote.nj.gov.
The polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM! This is your last chance to make your voice heard & shape the future of our community & state! Head to your polling place & cast your vote.
For more information on voting locations, requirements, & anything else, visit vote.nj.gov.
November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Today is Election Day!
The polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM! This is your last chance to make your voice heard & shape the future of our community & state! Head to your polling place & cast your vote.
For more information on voting locations, requirements, & anything else, visit vote.nj.gov.
The polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM! This is your last chance to make your voice heard & shape the future of our community & state! Head to your polling place & cast your vote.
For more information on voting locations, requirements, & anything else, visit vote.nj.gov.
Yesterday, YDA & NJYD President Fatima Heyward was invited to speak at the Get Out the Vote Rally for Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in Burlington County!
President Heyward kicked off the event with powerful words that energized the crowd — reminding us that the future of New Jersey is on the line!
President Heyward kicked off the event with powerful words that energized the crowd — reminding us that the future of New Jersey is on the line!
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Yesterday, YDA & NJYD President Fatima Heyward was invited to speak at the Get Out the Vote Rally for Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in Burlington County!
President Heyward kicked off the event with powerful words that energized the crowd — reminding us that the future of New Jersey is on the line!
President Heyward kicked off the event with powerful words that energized the crowd — reminding us that the future of New Jersey is on the line!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our NJYD Day of Action in Montclair!
Together, we’re building momentum across New Jersey and beyond. Let’s keep the energy going — Election Day is around the corner, and every conversation matters!
Together, we’re building momentum across New Jersey and beyond. Let’s keep the energy going — Election Day is around the corner, and every conversation matters!
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our NJYD Day of Action in Montclair!
Together, we’re building momentum across New Jersey and beyond. Let’s keep the energy going — Election Day is around the corner, and every conversation matters!
Together, we’re building momentum across New Jersey and beyond. Let’s keep the energy going — Election Day is around the corner, and every conversation matters!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our NJYD Day of Action in Willingboro!
A huge thank you to our friends from the DC Young Democrats, YDA Eastern Region VP Issac Kaufer, and Oklahoma's Dan the Democrat for joining us in solidarity and helping us amplify our impact!
A huge thank you to our friends from the DC Young Democrats, YDA Eastern Region VP Issac Kaufer, and Oklahoma's Dan the Democrat for joining us in solidarity and helping us amplify our impact!
November 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our NJYD Day of Action in Willingboro!
A huge thank you to our friends from the DC Young Democrats, YDA Eastern Region VP Issac Kaufer, and Oklahoma's Dan the Democrat for joining us in solidarity and helping us amplify our impact!
A huge thank you to our friends from the DC Young Democrats, YDA Eastern Region VP Issac Kaufer, and Oklahoma's Dan the Democrat for joining us in solidarity and helping us amplify our impact!
On November 1st, the NJYD were proud to attend a rally in support of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for Governor!
We heard inspiring words from DNC Chair Ken Martin, union leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Tomorrow is Election Day — reach out to friends & family and encourage them to vote.
We heard inspiring words from DNC Chair Ken Martin, union leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Tomorrow is Election Day — reach out to friends & family and encourage them to vote.
November 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
On November 1st, the NJYD were proud to attend a rally in support of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for Governor!
We heard inspiring words from DNC Chair Ken Martin, union leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Tomorrow is Election Day — reach out to friends & family and encourage them to vote.
We heard inspiring words from DNC Chair Ken Martin, union leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Tomorrow is Election Day — reach out to friends & family and encourage them to vote.
Want to know what’s really scary? Four years of Jack Ciattarelli. (oof, we just scared ourselves)
Scary stories start with “I didn’t vote." 😨
Don't let that be your story – go vote! Visit vote.nj.gov for voter information. 🗳
#VoteBlue #MikieSherrill #NJYoungDems
Scary stories start with “I didn’t vote." 😨
Don't let that be your story – go vote! Visit vote.nj.gov for voter information. 🗳
#VoteBlue #MikieSherrill #NJYoungDems
October 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Want to know what’s really scary? Four years of Jack Ciattarelli. (oof, we just scared ourselves)
Scary stories start with “I didn’t vote." 😨
Don't let that be your story – go vote! Visit vote.nj.gov for voter information. 🗳
#VoteBlue #MikieSherrill #NJYoungDems
Scary stories start with “I didn’t vote." 😨
Don't let that be your story – go vote! Visit vote.nj.gov for voter information. 🗳
#VoteBlue #MikieSherrill #NJYoungDems
Please read our NJYD Disabilities Caucus statement, as they denounce the Trump administration and Secretary Linda McMahon over layoffs in the Department of Education.
This statement can be found on our website and at Insider NJ at: www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
This statement can be found on our website and at Insider NJ at: www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
October 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Please read our NJYD Disabilities Caucus statement, as they denounce the Trump administration and Secretary Linda McMahon over layoffs in the Department of Education.
This statement can be found on our website and at Insider NJ at: www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
This statement can be found on our website and at Insider NJ at: www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
Today is the LAST DAY to Apply for a Mail-In Ballot!
Don’t wait — if you haven’t applied for your mail-in ballot yet, today’s your final chance!
Make your plan to vote and ensure your voice is heard this election. Visit: vote.nj.gov for more details.
Don’t wait — if you haven’t applied for your mail-in ballot yet, today’s your final chance!
Make your plan to vote and ensure your voice is heard this election. Visit: vote.nj.gov for more details.
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today is the LAST DAY to Apply for a Mail-In Ballot!
Don’t wait — if you haven’t applied for your mail-in ballot yet, today’s your final chance!
Make your plan to vote and ensure your voice is heard this election. Visit: vote.nj.gov for more details.
Don’t wait — if you haven’t applied for your mail-in ballot yet, today’s your final chance!
Make your plan to vote and ensure your voice is heard this election. Visit: vote.nj.gov for more details.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Days of Action this past weekend!
Your passion, dedication, & energy are what power this movement — & we’re just getting started.
There are two more NJYD Days of Action left before Election Day — let’s finish strong!
Sign up to join us: bit.ly/NJYDDOA25
Your passion, dedication, & energy are what power this movement — & we’re just getting started.
There are two more NJYD Days of Action left before Election Day — let’s finish strong!
Sign up to join us: bit.ly/NJYDDOA25
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Days of Action this past weekend!
Your passion, dedication, & energy are what power this movement — & we’re just getting started.
There are two more NJYD Days of Action left before Election Day — let’s finish strong!
Sign up to join us: bit.ly/NJYDDOA25
Your passion, dedication, & energy are what power this movement — & we’re just getting started.
There are two more NJYD Days of Action left before Election Day — let’s finish strong!
Sign up to join us: bit.ly/NJYDDOA25