Who is Bonnie?
A common sense problem solver as a member of the New Jersey Legislature, Bonnie is a mother of three who has spent her career fighting for civil rights for all, women's equality, and economic fairness for New Jersey's workers and seniors.
Bonnie's Beliefs
As a Congresswoman, Bonnie will fight to: end wage discrimination, stop the Tea Party from preventing access to birth control, pass stronger gun safety laws, and protect Social Security & Medicare.
A Brighter Future
Bonnie is committed to creating jobs and opportunities for New Jersey's hard working middle class families. On November 4th, stand with Bonnie, President Obama and Democrats in Congress.
Bonnie's Backers
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"Like Rush Holt, Bonnie Watson Coleman approaches government with the right priorities by putting people ahead of politics and using policy to help people. She understands the district, she understands the issues facing both residents and businesses, and she understands what..."
Ray Pocino
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"Bonnie is the progressive leader New Jersey needs to be a voice for women and working families in Congress. Throughout her career in public service, she has been an outspoken and passionate advocate on vital issues such as closing the..."
Milly Silva
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"Assemblywoman Watson Coleman is someone who has always made it very clear where she stands on the issues. Whenever our Party has needed to take up the fight for our shared Democratic principles Bonnie has always been among the first..."
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.
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"Bonnie is working hard to join me in Congress, and I know that when she gets here she will bring her strong, progressive values with her. With the Tea Party threatening to cut programs like Social Security and Medicare, instead..."
Congressman Keith Ellison
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"Having worked with Bonnie in the Assembly and seen first hand what a force she is as a leader in the Democratic Party, I can confidently say there is no one better to fill the position being vacated by Congressman..."
Congressman Albio Sires
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"Like Rush Holt, Bonnie Watson Coleman approaches government with the right priorities by putting people ahead of politics and using policy to help people. She understands the district, she understands the issues facing both residents and businesses, and she understands what..."
Ray Pocino
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"Bonnie is the progressive leader New Jersey needs to be a voice for women and working families in Congress. Throughout her career in public service, she has been an outspoken and passionate advocate on vital issues such as closing the..."
Milly Silva
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"Assemblywoman Watson Coleman is someone who has always made it very clear where she stands on the issues. Whenever our Party has needed to take up the fight for our shared Democratic principles Bonnie has always been among the first..."
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.
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"Bonnie is working hard to join me in Congress, and I know that when she gets here she will bring her strong, progressive values with her. With the Tea Party threatening to cut programs like Social Security and Medicare, instead..."
Congressman Keith Ellison
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"Having worked with Bonnie in the Assembly and seen first hand what a force she is as a leader in the Democratic Party, I can confidently say there is no one better to fill the position being vacated by Congressman..."
Congressman Albio Sires


























If elected, I don't intend to go to Congress simply to fight, I intend to go and be the best possible representative I can be for the entirety of the 12th Congressional District.
I will fight for our shared values and on behalf of middle class families throughout the district and, just as I did in Trenton, I will work with anyone who will help us realize those goals. Nothing more and nothing less.
- Bonnie Watson Coleman

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New Jersey, Nov 1st, 2016– LUPEPAC, the premiere Statewide organization supporting the interests of Latinas and promoting more Latina representation in NJ politics, proudly announces the following endorsements for the 2016 General Elections:
WATSON COLEMAN ANNOUNCES GUN SAFETY POLICY PRIORITIES
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CONTACT: Sean Darcy
EWING- Bonnie Watson Coleman today announced her gun safety policy priorities in her campaign for Congress. Watson Coleman is the Democratic nominee in November 4th’s election for New Jersey’s Twelfth Congressional District representative. Watson Coleman previously released her positions on women’s rights, including pay equity and health care, as well as job creation.
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 825 LEADERSHIP PRAISES WATSON COLEMAN FOR JOBS PLAN
EWING- Following the release of her jobs platform this week, the Operating Engineers Local 825 today re-affirmed their support of Bonnie Watson Coleman for Congress. Watson Coleman is the Democratic nominee in the campaign to represent the Twelfth Congressional District.
“Bonnie Watson Coleman has always placed a priority on creating jobs and getting people back to work,” said Operating Engineers Local 825 Business Manager, Greg Lalevee. “Her plan to tie new jobs in with the need to upgrade our crumbling infrastructure is simple and smart. It is very evident that Bonnie intends to take the same common sense approach to problem solving down to Washington that she has always employed as a representative in Trenton and she has our full support as we move towards Election Day.”