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Meet Your Democratic Candidates
Vice President Kamala Harris
Candidate for United States President
As the daughter of parents who brought her to civil rights marches in a stroller, she was inspired to tackle injustice from an early age. She took that mission to county courtrooms, the California Attorney General’s office, the United States Senate, and the White House.
Now she is running for President of the United States to continue protecting our freedoms, delivering justice, and expanding opportunity so that every American can not just get by, but get ahead.
To learn more, support or volunteer, visit https://kamalaharris.com/
Governor Tim Walz
Candidate for United States Vice President
Governor Walz is a champion for America’s working families. He enlisted in the Army National Guard when he turned 17 and served for 24 years, rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major. After attending college thanks to the GI Bill, Tim Walz served his community as a high school teacher and football coach – taking his team to the state championship for the first time in the school’s history. He became a member of Congress in a Republican district by representing the needs of farmers and rural America. As Governor, Tim Walz cut taxes for working families, lowered the cost of insulin and eliminated junk fees, and protected women’s right to choose.
To learn more, support or volunteer, visit https://kamalaharris.com/meet-governor-tim-walz/
Congressman Andy Kim
Candidate for United States Senate
“I grew up in New Jersey, and I’m incredibly humbled to represent my community in Congress. I am stepping up to represent our state in the United States Senate. I believe more than ever that we need good, hardworking people focused on delivering tangible solutions, working where the rubber hits the road, and injecting some integrity and civility back into our politics. Let’s work together to find real solutions.”
To learn more, support or volunteer, visit https://www.andykim.com/
Sue Altman
Candidate for United States Congress 7th Congressional District
“This district deserves someone who will fight for our Jersey values in Washington and show up when it matters most. I have a track record of speaking truth to power. We need honest, fearless representation and a new generation of visionary and pragmatic leadership – and that’s why I’m running for Congress.“
To learn more, support or volunteer, visit https://www.suealtman.com/
Strickland, Sackett, and Ravitz for Morris County Commissioners
It’s Time for Fresh Voices and New Ideas in Morris County
“Justin Strickland, Jonathan Sackett, and William “Bud” Ravitz will revitalize The Morris County Board of Commissioners with a focus on your voice: Voices that have been asking for a new strategy to combat overdevelopment, expanded senior services, fiscal responsibility, and government transparency.”
To learn more, support or volunteer, visit https://votemorriscounty.com/
John Holly
Candidate for Morris County Surrogate
A surrogate is a judicial officer, elected by the people, having jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the administration of estates, and more.
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We Come Together
We come together because we are optimistic about what we can achieve together. We come together because we work as a community to achieve our goals. We come together because we work towards opportunity for all in a prosperous, healthy, well-educated, clean and safe country. We come together because we serve the community and respect those who do serve and have served. We come together because we are united. We come together because we can do this together.
Meet our Executive Committee
We are passionate about building our democratic party and improving Mount Olive.
Andy Meissner
Chairperson
Andy Meissner and his wife Christine have lived in Mount Olive since 1984, first on Flanders-Drakestown Road and then beginning in 1995, in Flanders Crossing. Andy and Christine raised a daughter and son in Mount Olive and are now proud grandparents. Andy retired from AT&T last year after 35 years in leadership positions in Marketing, Program Management and Information Systems.
Andy’s passion for politics began in 1968 when his family saw both Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey campaign for president at a local airport on Long Island. As a teenager, Andy canvassed with local assembly and town council candidates and was elected to several positions in high school and college. Since 2008, Andy has been actively involved in voter registration, phone banking and canvassing. Andy’s priorities for the Mount Olive Democrats are to continue to build our organization, provide a home for people to share their passions for our country and our democratic values, re-elect Congressman Tom Malinowski, and provide opportunities to participate and contribute in as many ways as possible. Andy would like to meet with as many people as possible either over coffee or while canvassing through each of your districts (his real passion!) to talk about our experiences, unique talents and suggestions on how we can all be successful in 2020 and beyond.
Alicia Sharma
Vice Chairperson
Alicia Sharma is an accounting professional and a lifelong volunteer. She was born in Guyana and spent the majority of her life there before moving to Canada and then the United States. She has lived in Mount Olive with her husband, Edmund, and two of their six kids since 2015. Alicia received her MBA from the University of Scranton and currently works as the Assistant Controller for a private school.
Alicia decided to become more politically involved after becoming a US citizen in 2020. So, she ran for Town Council in 2021 and for a seat on the Morris County Commissioner Board in 2022. She is currently a trustee for the Mount Olive Public Library, where she has been appointed to the finance and budget committee, the strategic planning committee, the nominating committee, and the building and grounds committee. She also serves as an advisor to the Mount Olive Recreation Advisory Board, assisting in the planning of community events. In addition, she is a board member of the Woodfield Home Owners Association in the Woodfield neighborhood where she lives.
Alicia is proud of the Mount Olive Democrats’ hard work for Tom Malinowski in 2022, and she hopes to continue this work through collaboration. Her goal as treasurer is to ensure that there is enough money to support the party’s vision for 2023 and beyond.
When she is not busy with politics, she loves to cook, listen to music (all genre), spend time with family and friends. She also loves to watch her Bollywood movies and Zumba is her favorite form of exercising.
Sheri Merkel
Treasurer
Sheri was born in Brooklyn, NY (Sheepshead Bay), moved to Long Island when she was 5 years old and came to Mount Olive 9 years ago when the company Sheri was working for offered her a promotional position in NJ. Sheri was looking for a new construction town home in a beautiful area with a strong sense of community. When Sheri found Morris Chase under development in Budd Lake, she knew this was her place and she has been very happy here!
Sheri has one sister who lives in West Orange (who knew they would both end up in NJ) and lots of great friends across the country.
Sheri lives with her two wonderful 100 lb. fur-babies, Jessie (age 6) and Roxie (age 4). They are both German Shepherd rescues from Alabama and were extremely happy the country voted to put Champ and Major in the White House in 2020!
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