Watson coleman, 80, said in a press release she opted not to seek another term after “many. Bonnie watson coleman says she won’t seek reelection next year The first black woman elected to represent new jersey in the u.s. “i made this decision with tremendous thought and reflection, and through many personal conversations with my husband bill and my family,” watson coleman said in a lengthy statement. Bonnie watson coleman, a new jersey democrat who turned 80 this year, announced monday that she will not seek reelection in the 12th congressional district, which covers a region of the state north of trenton Watson coleman was elected to the seat in 2014
“i made a commitment years ago. Bonnie watson coleman announced monday that she won’t run for reelection next year, opening up a safe democratic seat that includes trenton and princeton (ap) — bonnie watson coleman, who was the first black woman elected to represent new jersey in the u.s House, said monday she won't seek reelection next year.
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