NJ-12: Joe Danielsen (D) endorses Shanel Robinson (D)

Somerset County Commissioner Shanel Robinson (D-Franklin) has gotten the support of Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Franklin), her hometown assemblyman and one of her political mentors, in her bid for the 12th congressional district.

Robinson is the most prominent Somerset elected official in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing), and is the favorite to win the official support of the Somerset Democrats at their convention next week. An endorsement from Danielsen, who has represented parts of the county in the legislature since 2014, likely boosts her further.

“I have spent decades fighting to strengthen our democracy and elevate local leaders who put people first,” Danielsen said in a statement. “Shanel is exactly the kind of public servant New Jersey’s 12th district needs in Congress. I watched her grow into this role, and I am proud to offer my full and unequivocal support.”

The municipal Democratic committee in Robinson’s and Danielsen’s shared hometown of Franklin is also supporting Robinson’s congressional campaign.



https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/joe-danielsen-endorses-shanel-robinson-in-nj-12/