Honored to speak at today’s Unity Rally in Westfield hosted by OneNJ7, Finding Kean Fridays, Warren County Action Together NJ and Indivisible LNH. Grateful to stand alongside community members, advocates, and leaders committed to building a better New Jersey for all.

I loved seeing everyone at my event in Hackettstown tonight! Seeing so many people show up reminds me why this work matters and who we’re doing it for.

Appreciated the chance to join the Hopatcong Democratic Club last night for a thoughtful conversation about what’s at stake for New Jersey’s future! Thanks for having me, and see you all again soon!

We had a great event yesterday in Wharton! I’m so grateful to @whartonnjdems.bsky.social for joining the conversation and showing their support. In the evening, I was excited to support Andrew Macurdy in his crucial race in LD21! Always good to be arround people working hard to move NJ forward.

Politics can get ugly. What do we need? 1️⃣ The ability to have real conversations. 2️⃣ Fact-based arguments. 3️⃣ Rethink money in politics 4️⃣ Rethink democracy: from voting systems to representation. A stronger democracy starts with how we talk to each other and the systems we build together.

A 2024 study of 2.5 MILLION children in Sweden found no causal link between acetaminophen and autism. Trump is cherry-picking weak studies while ignoring the strongest scientific evidence. Pregnant women deserve facts, not fear-mongering that could harm their health decisions.

Wishing all members of the Jewish community in New Jersey's 7th district and beyond a meaningful Rosh Hashanah. May this new year bring health, happiness, and peace to you and your families. Shana Tovah!

Yesterday at the Union County Dems' debate watch party, it was great to see so many people committed to supporting Mikie Sherrill in the race for governor. Let’s go blue!🔵💪

Trump just said the quiet part out loud: If you didn't vote for him, he hates you and does not want the best for you. Do you agree with him, @CongressmanKean? I’m running for Congress to bring people together, not hate them.

I had a fun day full of culture and community yesterday, from the 21st Annual Festival in the Boro in Washington Boro to DANDIYA 2025 with the Basking Ridge Indian Community. It was great to see so much love for culture and grateful for the chance to be part of such amazing local traditions.

Corruption and special interests have controlled Washington for too long. That’s why I’m proud to stand with @endcitizensunited.bsky.social and commit to real reforms: no corporate PAC money, no stock trading in Congress, and no more dark money. We deserve a government that works for the people.

It was a special night at the Somerset County Dems' Annual Gala. Grateful for the chance to be surrounded by so many dedicated leaders, including Chairwoman Peg Schaffer and Lieutenant Governor candidate Dr. Dale Caldwell. The energy in the room was a reminder of the work we’re all committed to.

Universal childcare isn’t a handout. Here are 3 reasons why: 1️⃣ It helps parents pursue education and stay in the workforce. 2️⃣ Dual incomes strengthen families and local economies. 3️⃣ Kids start school on solid footing, leading to long-term success. It’s not a handout—it’s a smart investment .

Today is National Voter Registration Day. The best response to Trump’s attempts at voter intimidation and election conspiracy theories is massive participation. Register to vote and show that democracy belongs to all of us. voter.svrs.nj.gov/register 🗳️

I had a great night at the Mount Olive Dems meeting! Grateful to talk about what’s at stake in this race and support Alicia Sharma, Dr. Antoine Gayles, and Dr. Natashia Baxter. Great to see chair Andy Meissner and hearing from Mikie’s team, there’s lots of Dems energy heading into November!

Trump just killed an IRS crackdown on corporate tax shelters that would have raised $100 BILLION over 10 years. Working families pay their fair share, while companies like Occidental Petroleum get a $13 billion tax break they created out of thin air. This is corporate welfare.

1.1 million New Jerseyans (1 in 9 residents) are now food insecure. That's a 65% increase since COVID. We all expected food prices to return to normal after the pandemic... But something else happened instead:

Congress approved $75 million for homeless housing in 2023...ZERO dollars have been spent. Why? Trump added last-minute political conditions so extreme that only 9 GOP states can even qualify. Meanwhile, homelessness reaches crisis levels. This is failed leadership.

Big thanks to Jonathan Torres for hosting a great space for conversation about the issues that matter to families in New Jersey. It was good to connect, listen, and share what this race is all about.

In New Jersey, 19% of eligible voters are naturalized citizens. Trump just banned trusted nonprofits from helping them register to vote at their own citizenship ceremonies. One new citizen in Newark said people 'just kind of went home' without registering. This is voter suppression.

24 years ago, we witnessed unimaginable tragedy, but also extraordinary courage. Today we honor the 2,977 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless acts of heroism that reminded us what it means to be American.

I’m disgusted by the attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence is unacceptable—full stop. In our democracy, we fight with ideas and organizing. Ballots, not bullets.

I’m disgusted by the attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence is unacceptable—full stop. In our democracy, we fight with ideas and organizing. Ballots, not bullets.

I had a great time at the Bridgewater Democrats fundraiser! Proud to support candidates Andrew Bucko, Ridwana Isla, and Joan Geiger, and connect with Tom Malinowski and Dan Hayes, two leaders still fighting for New Jersey. Grateful to be with people ready to do the work!

What could get California and West Virginia to agree on something? Answer: Getting dyes out of the food we feed children. This is undeniable proof that this issue has bipartisan support. @AndrewZwicker and his colleagues have a bill to bring this ban to New Jersey:

I’ve always looked up to Barack Obama as a political leader. The way he connected with people and inspired action is the kind of energy I try to bring to this work every day in New Jersey. Be part of it at www.varelaforcongress.com/

39 states have passed phone restrictions in schools. Red states, blue states, doesn't matter. This might be the only policy in America right now where Republicans and Democrats actually agree. Turns out protecting kids from phone addiction transcends partisan politics.

While Jack Ciattarelli chose to walk away today without saying a word, we stayed, we rallied, and we stood united for the New Jersey we deserve. I'm proud to stand with Democrats who are passionate and believe in the power of the people. Thanks to everyone who came out to rally with us!

The middle class in America is disappearing. Electricity bills and grocery bills are astronomical. Childcare costs as much as your mortgage. And nowhere showcases the divide between the haves and the have-nots like the "happiest place on earth" 🧵

Florida has no authority to declare New Jersey driver's licenses invalid. We're a nation of states, not a collection of fiefdoms. If Florida doesn't like how we govern in the Garden State, that's their problem. New Jersey sets New Jersey policy, period.

Trump just illegally cancelled $4.9 BILLION of foreign aid. Congress controls "the power of the purse," and this already passed with bipartisan approval... But Project 2025 architect and WH Budget Director Russell Vought wants direct control of the budget. This is their scam:

Many thanks to the New Providence Dems for welcoming me to speak at their meeting! We talked about the issues keeping families up at night: Healthcare, jobs, and the cost of living in New Jersey. These conversations are the heartbeat of our campaign, reminding us what’s truly at stake in NJ-07.

Politics doesn’t need more noise. It needs honesty, clarity, and leaders who lift each other up. For me, new energy in New Jersey looks like that. Be part of it at www.varelaforcongress.com/

A new class divide is emerging in America. The "cooled" get to spend the majority of their time in air conditioning. The "cooked" have to earn their living working in the sweltering heat... And life in the latter has deadly consequences:

It’s not just kids heading back to campus. 20 percent of all undergraduate students are parents. 1.4 million of those parents are single mothers. And many more parents would feel empowered to go to college if childcare was actually affordable.

Trump's war on wind power hinges on a key bit of misinformation: Offshore wind turbines cause whale deaths. Studies from NOAA and the Marine Mammal Commission have proved this false...

~3 million seniors and disabled adults will be institutionalized because of Trump's trillion-dollar cut to Medicaid. This isn't just a number on a spreadsheet. These are real people who are valuable members of our communities. And their stories are heartbreaking:

Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially under famine. When you’re in an armed conflict, you have an obligation to ensure that food and basic supplies are available in areas under your control…period!

Imagine a new energy project in your area is set to power ~350,000 homes. It's ~70% completed... But then Trump shuts it down because he hates wind power. That's what just happened to an offshore wind farm in Rhode Island. I thought Republicans were the pro-business party?

I just announced that I’m not accepting corporate PAC money, and I’m proud to be the first one in this race who has made this commitment. Here’s why:

This past Tuesday, I joined the Mendham Township Democratic Committee at their monthly meeting to connect with neighbors about the challenges NJ-07 faces, share ideas for building a stronger New Jersey, and discuss flipping this seat! Grateful to Mendham Dems for keeping our community engaged.

Trump called himself and Netanyahu "war heroes." On the left is Tammy Duckworth, an actual war hero. On the right is Pvt. Bone Spurs, who made up a fake injury to avoid serving in Vietnam. Trump calling himself a war hero is an insult to every person who has actually served.

Trump's tirade against mail-in voting has made it clear he doesn't care about disabled voters. Millions of Americans with mobility challenges can't easily make it to a polling location. Banning mail-in voting takes away their right to participate in our Democracy.

104 workers in Bonner, Montana, just lost their jobs when their lumber plant shut down permanently. Trump promised a "golden age" for American manufacturing. But we lost 11,000 manufacturing jobs in July alone. Working families deserve leaders who deliver on their promises, not empty rhetoric.

New Jersey has some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation. Nearly half of New Jerseyans have skipped medical treatment because of costs. One-third struggle with paying medical bills. And only one NJ gubernatorial candidate gives a damn about this affordability crisis:

Republicans have voted against bills to federally ban gerrymandering in the past... And this map shows why. There are 15 states in which Republicans control the state legislature and where the maps are drawn by the legislature rather than an independent commission...

I'm thrilled to announce a wave of endorsements from Democratic leaders in Flemington, including: • Trent Levitt - Councilmember / Democratic Municipal Chair • Tony Parker - Council President • Susan Engelhardt - Councilmember • Jeremy Long - Councilmember • Brandon Arias - Councilmember

I’m thrilled to announce a wave of endorsements from Democratic leaders in Flemington. They join 17 Democratic leaders from Morris County in our broadening coalition. It means the world to me to have these fighters in my corner.

The White House is demanding the Smithsonian hand over internal documents and submit to political "audits" of exhibits. Democracy dies when facts become partisan and history gets rewritten by whoever holds power.

Social Security is not a "handout." It's well-deserved money you earn from your decades of hard work. On its 90th anniversary, remember that only Republicans have repeatedly tried to cut Social Security. Our seniors' livelihood isn't a budget line item to be heartlessly cut.