NEW JERSEY'S MIKIE SHERRILL ENTERS NATIONAL POLITICAL FRAY WITH FIRST SET OF MIDTERM ENDORSEMENTS, AIMED AT VETERANS - CBS NEWS

New Jersey U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill announced her first set of midterm endorsements on Thursday, marking her entry into the national political arena. The endorsements, aimed at veterans, include support for Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Moulton over his Massachusetts rival, Senator Ed Markey, according to CBS News and reports from the New Jersey Globe and AOL.com.

Sherrill, whose congressional district includes a large veteran population, said the endorsements focus on safeguarding veterans’ benefits and increasing federal support for military families. The endorsement of Moulton, a former congressman from New Hampshire who is running in the Massachusetts Senate primary, reflects Sherrill’s strategy to back candidates who prioritize veteran issues. She is the first member of Congress from New Jersey to publicly endorse a candidate for a Senate seat outside her own state during the 2024 midterm cycle.

The move comes as the 2024 midterms approach and veterans’ concerns are gaining prominence on the national stage. Sherrill’s endorsements signal a broader effort by some Democrats to align their campaigns with veteran advocacy.

• Sherrill unveils first midterm endorsements targeting veteran issues.
• She backs Jon Moulton over Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate primary.
• This is the first time a New Jersey congresswoman has endorsed a Senate candidate outside her state during the midterms.

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