Police, Fire, Business & Labor United Behind Van Drew for Congress 

October 18, 2024 — United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s re-election campaign released the following statements highlighting his recent endorsements from first responders, business organizations, and organized labor. 

“Our campaign is honored and humbled to have such a broad and diverse coalition of supporters from every corner of New Jersey’s Second Congressional District,” said Van Drew’s Campaign Manager Ron Filan. “No one has fought harder or delivered more to help working families here in South Jersey than Congressman Van Drew and these endorsements reflect that.” 

Here are just some of the endorsements Congressman Van Drew has already received this cycle.

United States Chamber of Commerce

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

• NFIB 2024 Guardians of Small Business Award Recipient

New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council  

Atlantic-Cape Building Trades Council

• Painter of the Year from the New Jersey Industrial Painters Association 

& the Garden State Council 

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825

New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (NJSPA)

New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police (NJFOP)

State Troopers Fraternal Association (STFA)

Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ)

New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJFMBA)

“Congressman Jeff Van Drew has a proven track record of leadership, working every day to deliver results for the constituents and local businesses of South Jersey. He has used his position as Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to champion pro-growth policies and investments to his district. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Congressman Jeff Van Drew in his re-election, and we look forward to working closely with him in the 119th Congress.” – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Rodney Davis.

“The Atlantic-Cape Building Trades Council has endorsed Congressman Jeff Van Drew. His support for the bipartisan infrastructure bill has been a significant factor in this endorsement. The bill, which focuses on funding essential infrastructure projects like highways, bridges, and rural broadband, is designed to create jobs and stimulate the economy. Van Drew’s commitment to these projects is seen as a strong support for local union craft workers.” – Mike Laughlin, President, Atlantic Cape Building Trades

“Congressman Van Drew has never wavered in supporting Operating Engineers values and has the record to prove it. From the bi-partisan infrastructure act to protecting Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, labor has always been able to count on Jeff’s support!” – Greg Lalevee, Business Manager International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825

“Jeff Van Drew has proven time and time again to be one of law enforcement’s most passionate advocates in Congress. The State PBA has come to know that he is never more than a call away when we need help in Congress and we are proud to endorse his reelection.” – NJ State PBA President Pete Andreyev. 

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