Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman is listed by the FEC as a Democrat candidate for U.S. House in NJ-12 in the 2026 election cycle.

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Bonnie Watson Coleman announced on November 10, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

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[Grokipedia: Electoral history] State assembly elections Bonnie Watson Coleman was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in the November 4, 1997, general election for the 15th legislative district, securing one of the two at-large seats with 31,976 votes (32.2 percent).[117] Her Democratic running mate, R…

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[Grokipedia: Early life and education] Family background and upbringing Bonnie Watson Coleman was born on February 6, 1945, in Camden, New Jersey.[1][9] Her father, John S. Watson, a World War II veteran born in Camden on August 14, 1924, later became a six-term member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing…

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[Grokipedia: Lead] Bonnie Watson Coleman (born February 6, 1945) is an American politician affiliated with the Democratic Party who has represented New Jersey's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since January 2015.[1][2] She previously held positions in the…

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[Grokipedia: Pre-political career] Professional roles Prior to entering elected office, Watson Coleman held various administrative and leadership positions within the executive branch of New Jersey state government over a span of approximately 28 years. She began her professional career in the late 1960s as a fie…

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Floor speech (senate): September 6, 2007 - Issue: Vol. 153, No. 131 — Daily Edition110th Congress (2007 - 2008) - 1st Session

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[2005-01-25] Floor speech (senate): January 25, 2005 - Issue: Vol. 151, No. 5 — Daily Edition109th Congress (2005 - 2006) - 1st Session

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Watson Coleman stated: 'We want POTUS to bring costs down not attack other nations to enrich oil executives.'

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In March 2026, Watson Coleman issued a statement on opposition to a Republican messaging bill.

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Floor speech (senate): May 15, 2003 - Issue: Vol. 149, No. 73 — Daily Edition108th Congress (2003 - 2004) - 1st Session

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Floor speech (house): March 29, 1995 - Issue: Vol. 141, No. 58 — Daily Edition104th Congress (1995 - 1996) - 1st Session

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News mention of Bonnie Watson Coleman in bearingarms.com on 2026-06-10 (GDELT): House Anti - Gunners Introduce Bill Banning Suppressors

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News mention of Bonnie Watson Coleman in peoplesworld.org on 2026-06-05 (GDELT): Primary voters tell MAGA : Were coming for you in November – People World

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News mention of Bonnie Watson Coleman in dankennedy.net on 2026-06-06 (GDELT): A deal is reached to save public TV in New Jersey and perhaps to save NJ Spotlight News as well

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News mention of Bonnie Watson Coleman in morristowngreen.com on 2026-06-08 (GDELT): NJ newly crowded primaries prompt call for ranked choice voting

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FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Bonnie Watson Coleman raised $302,513, spent $322,247, reported $19,644 cash on hand.

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