Mercer County Executive Dan Benson today announced his endorsement of Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson in her campaign for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District. “We do not need to look beyond the borders of Mercer County and the district to find the candidate best prepared to succeed Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman,” said Benson. In Congress, she’s going to fight to ensure every hardworking family can afford to put food on the table.” “I am proud to have the support of Mercer County Executive Dan Benson,” said Reynolds-Jackson. In the Assembly, she serves as Chair of both the Legislative Black Caucus and the Assembly Education Committee. She has long been a champion for education, advocating for federal education funding, school nutrition programs, and expanded job training opportunities.