NJ-12: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D) Will Not Seek Re-Election

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election next year, ending her decade-long career as the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has served New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, which includes South Brunswick, since 2015. Her term will end in 2027.

“I have been blessed in my life to be surrounded by loved ones who have always valued the importance of serving the public, and I have never taken that opportunity to serve for granted. I truly believe that ‘to whom much is given, much is required’ and, as such, I have always prioritized the people I represent above any personal or professional gain,” the Congresswoman said in a released statement.

Watson-Coleman, now 80-year-old, has worked in public service for over 50 years, according to her office. She has served in the New Jersey General Assembly, becoming the Assembly Majority Leader, and was the first African American woman to be elected Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.

Her office described her as a “progressive champion, a dedicated public servant rooted in faith and family.”




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