Tim Alexander Receives Endorsements from Salem and Atlantic County Leaders

The congressional candidate's campaign announces support from local officials in South Jersey.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Tim Alexander's campaign for Congress in New Jersey's 2nd District has received endorsements from Hamilton Township Committeewoman Dr. Thelma Witherspoon and Penns Grove Mayor La'Daena Londo. The campaign says these latest endorsements follow support from Atlantic County Democratic Chairman Michael Suleiman, Atlantic City Council President Aaron "Sporty" Randolph, and Councilman Kaleem Shabazz. Alexander, a civil rights attorney and former prosecutor, is running on a platform of lowering costs for families, protecting reproductive rights, and ensuring South Jersey's economy benefits everyone.

Why it matters

These endorsements from local leaders in Salem and Atlantic counties demonstrate growing support for Alexander's campaign within the 2nd District. As he challenges an opponent who has received significant out-of-district funding, Alexander is positioning himself as the candidate who will prioritize the interests of his constituents over special interests.

The details

In their endorsements, Witherspoon and Londo praised Alexander's commitment to public service, community-focused priorities, and refusal to accept corporate PAC money. Witherspoon said Alexander "understands that public service is about communities, not corporations," while Londo touted his focus on "safe neighborhoods, strong schools, reliable infrastructure and economic opportunity."

  • Alexander's campaign announced the endorsements on February 10, 2026.

The players

Tim Alexander

A civil rights attorney, former prosecutor, and law enforcement major who is running for Congress in New Jersey's 2nd District.

Dr. Thelma Witherspoon

The Hamilton Township Committeewoman who endorsed Alexander's campaign.

La'Daena Londo

The Mayor of Penns Grove who endorsed Alexander's campaign.

Michael Suleiman

The Atlantic County Democratic Chairman who previously endorsed Alexander's campaign.

Aaron "Sporty" Randolph

The Atlantic City Council President who previously endorsed Alexander's campaign.

Kaleem Shabazz

The Atlantic City Councilman who previously endorsed Alexander's campaign.

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What they’re saying

“I have spent decades serving the community and working collaboratively with colleagues across party lines because progress requires unity and accountability. I am endorsing Tim Alexander for Congress because his values and campaign are about building an equitable future where every family can thrive and prosper. Unlike other candidates, Tim has refused corporate PAC money because he understands that public service is about communities, not corporations.”

— Dr. Thelma Witherspoon, Hamilton Township Committeewoman

“We work for safe neighborhoods, strong schools, reliable infrastructure and economic opportunity in Penns Grove. I am endorsing Tim because his campaign reflects those same priorities, investing in our communities, expanding opportunity, defending fundamental rights, and making government work for the people, not special interests. If you're ready for leadership that's real, leadership that will serve and deliver, then I invite you to join me in supporting Tim Alexander for Congress.”

— La'Daena Londo, Mayor of Penns Grove

What’s next

The Democratic Primary Election in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is scheduled for June 2026.

The takeaway

Alexander's campaign is building a diverse coalition of support from local leaders in South Jersey, positioning him as a community-focused candidate who will prioritize the interests of his constituents over special interests if elected to Congress.