NJ-11: Croft (D) raises $153k in first 24 hours of NJ-11 campaign

Cammie Croft, a Democrat on her first run for elected office, has quickly established herself as a real contender in the still-hypothetical special election for Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair)’s congressional seat.

Croft, who spent several years working in the Obama White House and until recently was a leader at an affordable electricity nonprofit, announced this morning that she’s raised $152,990 in the 24 hours since launching her campaign for New Jersey’s 11th district.

“I am honored by the incredible support we’ve received in just the first day of this campaign,” Croft said in a statement. “From groceries to energy bills to child care, costs are crushing families in North Jersey. While politicians and the ultra-rich look out for themselves, I’ve spent my career fighting for working people and building solutions that make life better. With this momentum, we’re ready to take this fight to Washington and deliver real results for New Jersey’s 11th district.”

Croft is one of a huge number of Democrats who are interested in succeeding Sherrill if the four-term congresswoman wins the race for governor this November; a potential 11th district special election would be likely to draw lots of big names, including state and local elected officials and even a former congressman from a neighboring district.



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