PRESS RELEASE: Chairman Frank Holman Endorses Congressman Jeff Van Drew for Re-Election

Ocean County Republican Chairman Frank Holman endorsed Congressman Jeff Van Drew today. The campaign’s press release follows:

“The Ocean County GOP has, and always will continue to pride itself on our traditions and our successes. We respect the screening process that has been followed for years and our official county line will still be awarded at our annual nominating convention.” stated Chairman Frank Holman. “I did not take the decision to issue this endorsement lightly. The President has endorsed Congressman Van Drew and I believe it is our duty to support our Republican President. I’m excited for the extremely rare opportunity to have the President visit South Jersey in support of Congressman Van Drew, and for that reason, I have decided to issue this endorsement ahead of both the meeting of our Screening Committee and our Convention.” 

“I wholeheartedly believe that Congressman Van Drew is the best candidate to keep the Second Congressional District in Republican control. Congressman Van Drew has been a tireless fighter for his constituents first as a member of the New Jersey Legislature and now as a member of the United States House of Representatives,” added Chairman Holman. “His decision to join the Republican Party has been a long time coming. While Congressman Van Drew has continued his focus on serving his constituents, the Democrats have focused on a sham impeachment process. Congressman Van Drew recognized this and stood up to Nancy Pelosi and the rest of the Democrats in Congress to vote no on impeachment. I am excited to welcome Congressman Van Drew to the Republican Party and look forward to working hard to support his re-election.”

“I’d like to thank Chairman Holman for his support and his endorsement,” said Congressman Van Drew. “The Ocean County Republican Organization has long been recognized as one of the strongest political organizations in New Jersey and I look forward to earning their support at their nominating convention and winning re-election with their help in November.”

PRESS RELEASE: Chris Smith Endorses Fellow Republican Van Drew for Re-Election

Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew rolled out another endorsement today. The campaign’s press release follows:

Congressman Chris Smith today joined President Donald Trump and Republican leaders across South Jersey in endorsing fellow Congressman Jeff Van Drew for re-election to the United States House of Representatives.

“I have known Jeff Van Drew long before either of us ever dreamed of running for public office and he has always been a tough, conservative, issue-oriented leader,” said Republican United States Congressman Chris Smith who represents parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in Washington.

“Over the last year we’ve worked together on important legislation to assist our veterans and honor America’s commitment to our men and women in uniform, as well as our first responders. I am proud to welcome Congressman Van Drew to the Republican Party and join President Trump in endorsing his re-election to the United States House of Representatives."

Congressman Van Drew is a co-sponsor of Smith’s Accelerating Veterans Outdoor Recovery Act, (H.R. 2435) to help veterans heal through recreational therapies.  They both co-sponsored and worked together to pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act (H.R. 299); to permanently authorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 1327); and to strengthen animal cruelty laws (H.R. 724)--bills signed into law by President Trump in 2019.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of my longtime friend Congressman Chris Smith, the Dean of New Jersey’s House Delegation,” said United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew. “Chris Smith works hard for his constituents and our state.  He is an effective lawmaker and I look forward to continuing to work with him to make America stronger every day.”

PRESS RELEASE: Galloway Republicans Endorse Van Drew for Congress

Congressman Jeff Van Drew comes with more endorsements this morning. His campaign’s press release follows:

Galloway Township Republican leaders Municipal Chairwoman Terry Lucarelli, Freeholder Rich Dase, former Mayor & Councilman Tony Coppola, former Deputy Mayor and Councilman Rich Clute, Councilman Tony DiPietro, former Mayor Don Purdy, and Galloway Township Republican League President Chris Coleman released the following statement endorsing Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew for re-election. 

“Congressman Van Drew is a proven conservative who has a long and distinguished record of fighting for South Jersey families. We are grateful that Congressman Van Drew is fighting to defend President Trump at every turn and we are honored to endorse him for re-election to the US House of representatives. With President Trump and Congressman Van Drew leading our Republican ticket we are poised for victory in 2020.”