Stephanie Schmid has been endorsed by Foreign Policy for America, joining the ranks of Vice President Joe Biden, Rep. Tom Malinowski (NJ-7), Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-3), and Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11).
Foreign Policy for America was founded after the 2016 election as a non-partisan, membership-based advocacy organization. Foreign Policy for America engages, connects, and supports citizens to promote foreign policy that keeps us safe and out of conflicts, advances the prosperity of all Americans, and is true to our country’s highest values.
“Stephanie has served our country with distinction, and it’s that same commitment to service that drives her campaign today to represent her community,” said Andrew Albertson, Executive Director of Foreign Policy for America. “As a former U.S. diplomat and an advocate for women’s reproductive rights, Stephanie has demonstrated repeatedly her commitment to defending our rights and freedoms. She brings the empathy and seriousness we need from our Congressional leaders — rooted in facts, committed to service, and with zero time for BS. That’s why we’re so proud to endorse her.”
“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of Foreign Policy for America, a group that is dedicated to supporting candidates and initiatives that uphold our shared values of leading and coordinating global responses to the world’s challenges,” Stephanie said. “Whether that be combating climate change and preventing the next pandemic, prioritizing diplomacy and aid, or supporting women and girls around the world—the United States must get back to our place as a global leader. I’m running for Congress because we need leaders with public service backgrounds to step forward and serve the American people in a new way—as elected officials who put country over party, and who are committed to working together to find real solutions that keep us safe, healthy, and provide the resources people need to thrive. As the next Congresswoman in NJ-04, my focus will be on working with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to protect and improve the lives of the people of our district, our country, and those in need around the world.”
Foreign Policy for America sent the following press release:
Foreign Policy for America Endorses Stephanie Schmid (NJ-04) for Election
Former diplomat endorsed by nonpartisan
Foreign Policy for America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON D.C. – Foreign Policy for America announced today its endorsement of Stephanie Schmid for election. As an attorney, former diplomat, and human rights advocate, Schmid is running to represent the people of New Jersey’s 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Stephanie has served our country with distinction, and it’s that same commitment to service that drives her campaign today to represent her community,” said Andrew Albertson, Executive Director of Foreign Policy for America. “As a former U.S. diplomat and an advocate for women’s reproductive rights, Stephanie has demonstrated repeatedly her commitment to defending our rights and freedoms. She brings the empathy and seriousness we need from our Congressional leaders — rooted in facts, committed to service, and with zero time for BS. That’s why we’re so proud to endorse her.”
A native of New Jersey, Schmid worked as a federal litigation attorney and in private practice before joining the U.S. Foreign Service in 2011. She served in Washington, D.C., and in embassies around the world for seven years, working to uphold democratic institutions, assist U.S. citizens abroad, and protect international human rights. Following her service at the State Department, she led the U.S. Foreign Policy Program at the Center for Reproductive Rights, where she was a strong and principled advocate for reproductive and LGBTQ rights and fought against the Trump Administration’s harmful global gag rule.
Schmid joins other FP4A endorsed Senate and House candidates: Rep. Colin Allred (TX-32), Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-39), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), Cal Cunningham (NC), Dan Feehan (MN-01), Sara Gideon (ME), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Gina Ortiz Jones (TX-23), Mark Kelly (AZ), Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03), Sri Kulkarni (TX-22), Rep. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), Rep. Max Rose (NY-11), Kate Schroder (OH-01), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02), Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), and Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14). The organization has also endorsed Joe Biden for President.
Foreign Policy for America is a nonpartisan advocacy organization working to strengthen support for principled American engagement in the world. We support policies that keep Americans safe and out of conflicts, advance prosperity for all, and are true to our country’s highest values.
Media Contact: Jessica Andrews, 480-688-4742, [email protected].
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