Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

New Jersey State Assemblywoman, District 15 in Trenton, NJ

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 12 in Congressional District 12, New Jersey — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Elijah Dixon, Adam Hamawy, Kyle Little, Adrian O. Mapp, Shanel Y. Robinson, Samuel Wang, Gregg Mele, Matt Adams, Brad Cohen, Sue Altman, Squire Servance, Sujit Singh, Jay Vaingankar.

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is a New Jersey State Assemblywoman representing the 15th Legislative District since 2018. Prior to serving in the Assembly, she was an East Ward Councilwoman and Council Vice President for the City of Trenton, where she was the first African American woman to hold the position. She has a background in social work and holds advanced degrees from Trenton State College and Central Michigan University. She is running for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 12th District.