Political Action

2026 Election Endorsements

2026 is a critical election year where control of U.S. Congress is on the ballot. Our members are engaged, informed, and ready to move our affordability and democracy agenda at the ballot box. 

CWA Local 1036 is proud to endorse candidates that support our membership's priorities and will fight for our rights at the bargaining table. After a screening profess involving questionnaires, interviews, meetings with members, and review of their track record, CWA 1036 announces the following endorsements:  

U.S. House of Representatives

CandidateDistrictCounties
Donald NorcrossCD-01Camden, Gloucester, Burlington
Herb ConawayCD-03Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth
Frank PalloneCD-06Middlesex, Monmouth
Rebecca BennettCD-07Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren
Rob Menendez, Jr. CD-08Essex, Hudson, Union
Lamonica McIverCD-10Essex, Hudson, Union
Analilia MejiaCD-11Essex, Morris, Passaic
Verlina Reynolds-JacksonCD-12Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, Union
Not sure of your Congressional district? Find your district at House.gov

 

Burlington County Commissioner

Jonathan ChebraAt Large
Randy BroloAt Large

Essex County Commissioner

Christine McGrathAt Large
Medinah MuhammadDistrict 3
Marques - Aquil LewisAt Large
Abdur R. YasinAt Large
Dr. Shawn KleinAt Large
Wayne L. RichardsonAt Large
Leonard LucianoDistrict 4

Hudson County Commissioner

Ron BautistaDistrict 5
Alex ValdezDistrict 9
Pamela JohnsonDistrict 3
Bill O'DeaDistrict 2

Passaic County Commissioner

Ali AljarrahAt Large