Carolyn Rush, a proud working-class New Jersey native and year-round resident of Sea Isle City, has spent her life standing up for fairness and equity. Rush built a 35-year career as an engineer in the Intelligent Transportation and Defense industries, contributing to innovations like EZPass and the Aegis Program, which ensured the safety of those who serve our country. Rush’s dedication to her community extends far beyond her professional achievements as she co-chaired the Eileen Frank ALS Foundation, raising over $1 million for research, and founded the Helping Hand Housing Project to support unhoused individuals and veterans. Her advocacy work reached new heights when she played a key role in successfully challenging New Jersey’s unconstitutional county party line, helping to make elections fairer and more transparent for all. Fueled by compassion and a determination to address the inequities around her, Rush continues to fight for the residents of South Jersey and for a government that is truly accountable to its people.