Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Announces Retirement in 2026
TL;DR
Longtime Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced her retirement from Congress at the end of her term, citing it as 'time to pass the torch.' She served New Jersey’s 12th District since 2015, was a leader in the Progressive Caucus, and focused on issues like economic equity and criminal justice reform. Several potential candidates are vying to succeed her in a safe Democratic seat.
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- Watson Coleman to retire from Congress Politico
- Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election New Jersey Globe
- New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman won’t seek reelection in 2026 The Seattle Times
- Statement from Former NJ State Party and Passaic County Chairman John Currie on the Retirement of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Insider NJ
- NJ's Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026 Bergen Record
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