1HACKENSACK, NJ – Former Bogota mayor and longtime conservative activist Steve Lonegan announced Thursday that he is running for chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party.

Lonegan said he is entering the race with a goal of reshaping party leadership and building a more competitive statewide GOP organization.

His announcement outlined a platform focused on party infrastructure, conservative principles, and efforts aimed at energizing Republican voters.

Lonegan has held prominent roles in state and national politics, including serving as State Director of Americans for Prosperity and as a senior spokesman during Senator Ted Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign.

He said his bid is intended to restore what he described as “authentic Republican values” ahead of future elections.

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