Democrat Sue Altman qualifies for ballot in crowded House race, judge rules

Sue Altman is one of 13 Democrats vying in June to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) in the 12th District.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 668

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A state judge said progressive activist Sue Altman can be placed on June’s primary ballot in the 12th Congressional District after a challenge from some of her rivals failed to invalidate enough of the signatures on her nominating petition.

Altman, former head of the state Working Families Party and an ex-aide to U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, is one of 13 Democrats who have lined up to succeed Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, …

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