Obama 'Proud' To Endorse NJ Rep. Mikie Sherrill In 2020 Race

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is among the list of Democratic candidates endorsed by former President Barack Obama in her bid for reelection to the 11th district.

"I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats," Obama said in a statement. "If you’re in one of their districts or states, make sure you vote for them this fall. And if you can, vote early—by mail or in person."

Obama put out his most recent list of endorsements for 2020 stare elections on Monday, which also included Rep. Josh Gottheimer in the Fifth, Amy Kennedy in the Second, Andy Kim in the Third and Tom Malinowski in the Seventh.

"Barack Obama just endorsed our campaign for #NJ11!" Sherrill said on social media. "I'm honored to have his support as we continue our fight for New Jersey families."

Sherrill is opposed by Rosemary Becchi, a tax policy attorney and the public advocate behind nonprofit Jersey First, previously had plans to challenge incumbent Democrat Tom Malinowski in the 7th District. However, Becchi said she decided to step up to the plate when national, state and local Republican leaders asked her to consider a run in the 11th District instead.

The district includes the following municipalities:

Morris County - Boonton Town, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Victory Gardens

Essex County - Bloomfield (split with 10th), Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair (split with 10th), North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange (split with 10th)

Passaic County - Bloomingdale, Little Falls, North Haledon, Pompton Lakes, Totowa, Wanaque, Wayne and Woodland Park

Sussex County - Byram, Hopatcong, Ogdensburg, Sparta and Stanhope

This post contains reporting by Eric Keifer.

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