Humane USA announces its endorsement of 43 New Jersey Senate and Assembly candidates in the upcoming Nov. 6 election.
“We urge New Jersey voters to vote for candidates who care about and will work to protect animals in New Jersey.” Sherry Ramsey, Director Humane USA NJ
ENDORSEMENTS IN SENATE RACES:
DISTRICT 12 Ellen Karcher (D)
DISTRICT 15 Shirley Turner (D)
DISTRICT 16 Christopher Bateman (R)
DISTRICT 17 Bob Smith (D)
DISTRICT 19 Joseph Vitale (D)
DISTRICT 20 Raymond Lesniak (D)
DISTRICT 34 Nia Gill (D)
DISTRICT 35 John Girgenti (D)
DISTRICT 37 Loretta Weinberg (D)
DISTRICT 38 Robert Gordon (D)
ENDORSEMENTS IN ASSEMBLY RACES
DISTRICT 3 John Burzichelli (D)
DISTRICT 5 Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)
DISTRICT 5 Joe Roberts (D)
DISTRICT 7 Jack Conners (D)
DISTRICT 7 Herb Conaway (D)
DISTRICT 10 David Wolfe (R)
DISTRICT 10 Jim Holzapfel (R)
DISTRICT 12 Mike Panter (D)
DISTRICT 12 Amy Mallet (D)
DISTRICT 14 Linda Greenstein (D)
DISTRICT 15 Reed Gusciora (D)
DISTRICT 15 Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)
DISTRICT 17 Upendra Chivukula (D)
DISTRICT 18 Peter J. Barnes III (D)
DISTRICT 19 Joseph Vas (D)
DISTRICT 20 Neil Cohen (D)
DISTRICT 22 Linda Stender (D)
DISTRICT 26 Wayne Marek (D)
DISTRICT 26 Michael Spector (G)
DISTRICT 27 John McKeon (D)
DISTRICT 29 Alberto Coutinho (D)
DISTRICT 30 Joseph R. Malone III (R)
DISTRICT 30 Ronald S. Dancer (R)
DISTRICT 31 Anthony Chiappone (D)
DISTRICT 32 Joan M. Quigley (D)
DISTRICT 32 Vincent Prieto (D)
DISTRICT 33 Ruben Ramos (D)
DISTRICT 37 Gordon Johnson (D)
DISTRICT 37 Valerie Huttle (D)
DISTRICT 38 Joan Voss (D)
DISTRICT 39 Charlotte Vandervalk (R)
DISTRICT 39 Carl Manna (D)
DISTRICT 40 Lisa Sciancalepore (D)
2007 Event
Humane USA NJ would like to thank all the animal lovers who showed
up for the recent fundraiser for Assemblyman Michael Panter on
August 15th. Over 50 people attended. The evening was an
opportunity for NJ residents who care about animals to meet and
thank Michael Panter for all his work to protect animals. Wonderful
vegan food was graciously donated by Kaya's Kitchen in Belmar. Humane
USA would also like to thank celebrities, Teja Anderson and Frank
Dicopolous for allowing us to have the event at their beautiful
home.
Check back soon to see our list of endorsements in New Jersey for the November
elections.
2006 Election Endorsements
U.S. Senate: Bob Menendez (D)
U.S. House NJ 1: Robert Andrews (D)
NJ 2: Frank LoBiondo (R)
NJ 3: James Saxton (R)
NJ 4: Chris Smith (R)
NJ 5: Paul Aronsohn (D)
NJ 6: Frank Pallone (D)
NJ 7: Michael Ferguson (R)
NJ 8: William Pascrell (D)
NJ 9: Steven R. Rothman (D)
NJ 10: Donald Payne (D)
NJ 11: Rodney Frelinghuysen (R)
NJ 12: Rush Holt (D)
NJ 13: Albio Sires (D)
90% of Humane USA-Backed Candidates Win in New Jersey
New Jersey was one of two states (along with Virginia ) that elected a new Governor and its entire state Assembly on November 8. Of the 42 candidates backed by Humane USA, 36 have emerged as victorious, five have been defeated, and one Assembly seat is still too close to call.
Of primary interest is the win by U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine (D) in the Governor's race, who earned 53% of the vote. Humane USA had endorsed Corzine, contributed money and volunteers to his campaign, and told voters about his leadership for animal welfare. In his term in the U.S. Senate, Corzine had supported efforts to end horse slaughter, crack down on illegal animal fighting, protect "downed" animals from being dragged to slaughter, increase funding for animal welfare enforcement, and stop canned hunts of exotic animals trapped behind fences.
In a gubernatorial debate, Corzine spoke in opposition to the controversial trophy hunting of black bears in New Jersey . He stated, "I'm actually not in favor of bear hunts based on the scientific information I've seen. They have bear hunts every year in New York State and haven't seemed to wean out the bear population. What we need to do is get a serious control effort, educational effort to the public to try to protect against things that attract bears to where people are." Corzine's opponent, Doug Forrester (R), had stated his support for bear hunting.
Animal welfare became a campaign issue in the race, and on election night, Corzine was declared the victor. Sherry Ramsey, New Jersey director of Humane USA, attended the victory party for Governor-elect Corzine on election night, and said, "Animals play an important role in the lives of many New Jersey voters. Countless citizens look to the state government to protect animals from cruel treatment and exploitation. We are so pleased that Humane USA could help Jon Corzine to the Governor's office, and we look forward to working with him to implement and enforce humane policies for New Jersey ."
Below is a complete list of how Humane USA-endorsed candidates fared in the 2005 election:
Symbol Key
Won
Lost
Too Close to Tell
GOVERNOR:
Jon Corzine (D) Read Humane USA's endorsement HERE.
STATE SENATE:
District 37 (Special Election) - Loretta Weinberg (D)
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Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife
P.O. Box 430
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-959
Does not issue permits for potentially dangerous species (All felids) for pet or hobby purposes. Possession of potentially dangerous species must be for scientific holding, animal exhibitor, zoological holding or animal dealer. Application asks for education and background information, demonstration of a working knowledge of the species, the stated purpose and intent, description of housing and caging plans. An Endangered specie possession permits will not be issued for the purpose of breeding by amateurs. A scientific institution, zoological society or similar organization must sponsor the possession of any endangered species.
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In a gubernatorial debate, Corzine spoke in opposition to the controversial trophy hunting of black bears in New Jersey . He stated, "I'm actually not in favor of bear hunts based on the scientific information I've seen. They have bear hunts every year in New York State and haven't seemed to wean out the bear population. What we need to do is get a serious control effort, educational effort to the public to try to protect against things that attract bears to where people are." Corzine's opponent, Doug Forrester (R), had stated his support for bear hunting. 
