NJ-12: Democratic super PAC begins last-minute spending spree boosting Sue Altman

A new super PAC has arrived in New Jersey’s 12th congressional district, beginning a last-minute spending spree to support Sue Altman and potentially shake up the district’s hectic Democratic primary.

The PAC, called Project 218, reported $393,740 in expenditures today on digital and TV advertising supporting Altman, one of 12 Democrats running for the open seat. (The New Jersey Globe has not yet reviewed the content of the ads themselves.)

The spending gives Altman a much-needed boost in the waning days of the 12th district campaign, where the airwaves have been dominated until now by a rival Democratic candidate, Adam Hamawy, and a well-funded super PAC supporting him. Just five days remain until primary day, when voters in the staunchly Democratic Central Jersey district will decide who Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing)’s successor will be.

Not a huge amount is known about Project 218, which was founded two years ago and which lists its mission as “investing in the most critical congressional races” and flipping the House to Democrats. Most of the PAC’s money comes from small and mid-sized donations from loyal Democratic donors around the country; the PAC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.



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