Bonnie Watson Coleman

ON THE ISSUES

• Sponsor of the SHADE Act, which addresses the heat disparity between formerly redline communities and wealthier communities.
• Sponsor of the Stay Cool Act, which creates a national ranking system for extreme heat to communicate to the public the severity and risk
• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant action Congress has ever taken to address climate change
• Earned a 98% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard
• Endorsed by LCV Action Fund

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS

• Holding this seat in New Jersey will help win a pro-environmental majority in the House, making it easier to pass climate legislation at the federal level
• Re-electing Watson Coleman will maintain Black representation in Congress
• Member of the House Appropriations Committee

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND

Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman is running for a sixth term to represent New Jersey’s 12th Congressional district.  Watson Coleman previously served in the state Assembly. While in office, she has been a strong environmental advocate, supporting efforts to address climate change and reduce carbon pollution. She has also voted to defend the Clean Water Act from attacks and was a fierce critic of the Keystone XL pipeline. Watson Coleman is New Jersey's only Member on the House Appropriations Committee, which allows her to ensure dedicated funds for environmentally sound policies. She is a champion for open space and preservation, clean water and air, and ensuring equitable justice for our urban communities. 

Watson Coleman is the proud author of the SHADE Act, which addresses the heat disparity between formerly redline communities and wealthier communities as well as the Stay Cool Act, which creates a national ranking system for extreme heat to communicate to the public the severity and risk. In Congress, Watson Coleman will continue to be a strong defender of the environment and protecting our clean air and water. She has earned a 98% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.