Jon Bramnick Will Run For District 21 State Senate Seat

DISTRICT 21 — Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said he will be running for State Senate in Legislative District 21 after Senator Tom Kean Jr.’s decision to not seek re-election.

"I am proud to announce that I am running to represent the residents of New Jersey’s 21st legislative district in the State Senate," said Bramnick (R-Union). "It has been an honor to serve the residents in the State Assembly and I look forward to continuing that work in the State Senate. Tom Kean Jr. is a true statesman, strong advocate, thoughtful policymaker and friend. I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors."

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. announced he would not seek re-election on Monday. Read More: Senator Tom Kean Jr. Will Not Seek Re-Election

Bramnick said if elected he would "focus on providing high-quality constituent services whether assisting with unemployment claims, dealing with the MVC or navigating a state agency."

District 21 includes parts of Union, Somerset, Morris and Essex counties.

Bramnick's decision to run is being supported by all three Republican county chairs that comprise the district: Laura Ali (Morris) Glenn Mortimer (Union), and Tim Howes (Somerset).

He has also been endorsed by 21st district Republican municipal chairs: Heidi Cohen (Berkeley Heights), Scott Mitzner (Bernards Township), Patti Page (Chatham Borough), Andis Kalinins (Cranford), Janis Pulton-Vallone (Far Hills), Jay Woloshen (Kenilworth) Carol Prasa (Long Hill Township) J.D. Bryden (Mountainside) Alex Kogan (New Providence) Mariann Brenner (Roselle Park) Jerome Fernandez (Springfield) Steven Spurr (Summit), Derrick Freijomil (Warren), Debra Joren (Watchung Borough), and JoAnn Neylan (Westfield).

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