It is a statistic that is both stunning and shameful: Women make up more than 50% of the state’s population but only one-third of the state’s 120 legislative seats.
The Women’s Political Caucus of N.J. is working to change that.
The group, which raises money to help support women in politics – and encourage more women to join – will be holding a fundraiser Thursday night in Trenton.
The event, planned to coincide with the N.J. State Chamber’s Open House, will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, in Trenton.
Grace Strom Power, general counsel and EVP of government affairs for Solar Landscape and the chair of the WPC-NJ, said bringing attention to women in politics can have great impact – and correct the stunning imbalance.
“The Women’s Political Caucus of NJ is dedicated to increasing the number of women who hold elective office and increasing their involvement generally in the political process,” she said.
The group will enter three women making their mark in New Jersey politics: Iris Delgado, executive director, Middlesex County Democratic Organization, Barbara DeMarco, vice president, Porzio Government Affairs and Pamela R. Lampitt, Camden County clerk.
Delgado, DeMarco and Lampitt are example of women who are having great impact and influence, Power said.
“We are very proud to honor Iris Delgado, Barbara DeMarco and Pamela R. Lampitt at our PAC reception,” she said. “All three of them are leaders in their professions and have demonstrated their support for the advancement of women.”
The event is being held in partnership with the Middlesex County Democratic Organization, Moxie Strategies, DEVCO and Porzio, Bromberg and Newman.
Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased here. Contact Megan Hutton, [email protected], for more information.
