Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

Voting Rights

Supports expanding and protecting voting rights, particularly for communities of color.

Reynolds-Jackson publicly celebrated the John R. Lewis Empowerment Act, signaling strong support for voting rights legislation named after the civil rights icon.

Racial Equity and Education

Supports mandating comprehensive teaching of New Jersey's history of slavery in public schools.

As a legislator, Reynolds-Jackson has been involved in efforts requiring the state, described as a 'slave state of the North,' to teach this history more thoroughly in schools.

Civil Rights and Racial Justice

Prioritizes civil rights advocacy and racial justice through her leadership role in the NJ Legislative Black Caucus.

As Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, Reynolds-Jackson has issued formal statements on racial justice issues, indicating a consistent policy focus on equity.

Government Accountability / Anti-Corruption

Opposes politically motivated 'weaponization' funds and supports taxing related payments to curb misuse of political power.

Reynolds-Jackson introduced a bill to tax payments from a fund tied to Trump-era 'anti-weaponization' efforts, suggesting a stance favoring government accountability and checks on executive overreach.

Labor Rights

Supports labor unions and worker protections.

Reynolds-Jackson has received endorsements from labor organizations, including the Carpenters union and CWA District 1, indicating alignment with pro-labor policies.

Campaign Finance / Grassroots Fundraising

Emphasizes building a competitive grassroots fundraising campaign as part of her congressional bid.

Reynolds-Jackson reported raising $144,000 in the first quarter of her NJ-12 congressional race, reflecting an active campaign funding strategy.

Democratic Party Platform Alignment

Positions herself as a mainstream Democratic candidate seeking the party's nomination in NJ-12.

Coverage identifies her as one of several Democratic frontrunners competing for the NJ-12 nomination, suggesting broad alignment with core Democratic priorities such as healthcare access and economic opportunity.