New Jersey state Democratic Chair Leroy Jones Jr. spoke on a recent Democratic National Committee conference call that was designed to project strength ahead of the fall elections. New Jersey voters on Nov. 4 will decide an election that has drawn intense interest from both major political parties — and the White House. Sherrill recently was endorsed by the Teamsters council that represents the union’s southern New Jersey members. Democrats are also concerned that an increasing number of Black voters, typically loyal Democrats, may vote for Ciattarelli or not show up to vote at all. Sherrill hoped to shore up support among Black voters, in part, by choosing the Rev.