Candidate Legislative District 8
Eddie Freeman III, Esq.
Eddie Freeman III, Esq. is a proud resident of Evesham Township and has served his community as a Councilman since 2021.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, Eddie is the middle child of three. After his parents’ divorce, he was raised by his hard-working single mother. In 2002, after graduating from high school, Eddie enlisted in the United States Army Reserve where he served for almost nine-and-a-half years. During that time he was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, and rose to the rank of Sergeant.
While in the military, Eddie decided to pursue his college education. He enrolled and graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, with a minor in Spanish, all while working a full-time job. While enrolled at Oklahoma City University School of Law, he was elected the President of the school’s LGBT student organization.
Eddie began his legal career working as a Legal Service Attorney where he led outreach programs to the LGBTQ community educating them on available resources. He currently works as associate counsel for a Fortune 100 company.
Candidate Legislative District 33
Julio currently represents the 33rd legislative district in Trenton which consists of mostly northern Hudson County. He brings extensive government experience as His career experience includes working as the commissioner of revenue and finance for the Township of North Bergen and as the assistant director of the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Marenco served on the board of education, including in the role of president, and later was elected as a commissioner for North Bergen.
In Trenton Julio service on committees that focus on Public Safety and Preparedness, Science, Innovation and Technology, and Telecommunications and Utilities
Julio Marenco grew up in Union City, New Jersey and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Marenco he earned a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University and a J.D. from Seton Hall University.
Candidate Legislative District 31
Barbara McCann Stamato is a current Member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 31st legislative district, having taken office on January 9, 2024 and she represents both Jersey City and Bayonne in a Trenton.
She is a life long resident of Jersey City, and has served on the New Jersey Democratic State Committee as well as on the Democratic organizations in Hudson County in senior positions. Barbara has extensive government experience as previously she served as an aide to General Assembly members Louis Manzo and Caridad Rodriguez, and in the office of Jersey City council member Yousef J. Saleh.
Barbara currently Serves on legislative committees focused on Community Development and Women’s Affairs , Regulated Professions (ARP) and Transportation and Independent Authorities (ATR).
Candidate Legislative District 32
Jessica Ramirez is a trial attorney specializing in serious personal injury, sexual abuse, medical device and product liability litigation. She has represented the 32nd Legislative District in the NJ State Assembly since 2024 which consists of Hoboken and Jersey City.
Jessica’s main passion is advocating for clients who have suffered sexual assault. She has extensive settlement and litigation experience in this area. Jessica works to seek justice and hold offenders accountable when schools, churches, hotels, jails and other organizations fail to protect children and vulnerable adults. She is persistent in holding abusers accountable for the harm they have caused victims.
She has served on the New Jersey Ethics Committee and served as an Eminent Domain Commissioner for the State of N.J., presiding over cases dealing with condemnation and eminent domain.
Jessica’s legal career has allowed her to serve her community and the underrepresented. Her work as a contract attorney for the Public Defender’s Office of New Jersey allowed her to represent indigent clients and juveniles.
Jessica was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New Jersey when she was eight years old. Jessica’s parents worked very hard to provide her with opportunities that they were not so fortunate to have had. Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts from Stockton University, with a Major in Political Science and a Minor in Latin American History.
Candidate Legislative District 32
John currently represents the 32nd Legislative District in the State Assembly since 2024 which includes Hoboken and Jersey City. He is currently a practicing attorney with Schenck Price, and prior to rejoining the firm John Allen served as Chief of Staff for the City of Hoboken under Mayors Dawn Zimmer and Ravi Bhalla.
As Chief of Staff, John was responsible for the management of all aspects of municipal government, including economic development, emergency services, redevelopment, legal affairs, and labor negotiations. Serving as a strategic advisor to two of New Jersey’s more prominent mayors, John has developed an extensive network of contacts in both public and private sectors throughout the State. John formerly worked for the City of Hoboken in the Office of Corporation Counsel where he previously served as Alcohol Beverage Control Commission board attorney.
He now focuses his legal practice on land use, redevelopment, employment law, liquor licensing, governmental affairs, and municipal litigation. This experience has provided a unique opportunity for John to partner with his clients as they navigate complex projects and to provide prudent counsel to achieve client goals.
John also serves on a number of public bodies including as Commissioner for the Hudson County Planning Board and Commissioner for the Garden State Joint Insurance Fund. In addition, John sits on the board of directors of Easter Seals New Jersey, one of the State’s oldest and largest charities empowering individuals with disabilities, and of the Citizen’s Campaign, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging civic engagement through education.
Candidate Legislative District 4
Brian K. Everett
Paid for by Fulop for Governor
P.O. Box 13025, Jersey City, NJ, 07303
Elizabeth Cain, Treasurer
