New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on June 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of April 10. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Michelle Burwell (D) is running for New Jersey State Senate District 19 and the primary election is on June 6. Here’s how Burwell responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?