state convention

The GPNJ state convention is the annual gathering to set our leadership, campaigns and committees for the new year.

This year will include introductions to our 2026 state and federal candidate slate and guest speakers; elections for new state leadership; and introduction of the 2026 bylaw suggestions for discussion and confirmation.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Space is limited so make sure to register if you will be attending in person. The full agenda is available below as is a link to join virtually.

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Please review the proposed ByLaws

Per current by-laws, all proposed edits must be made available to members no less than 30 days prior to the convention. To review these changes, please click here.

Convention Agenda

10:00 - Sign-in & Continental breakfast

10:30 - Welcome

10:40 - Committee/Caucus Updates

11:00 - Candidate Introductions

11:20 - Speakers

  • Housing - Renee Koubiadis

  • Rank Choice Voting - Barry Bender

  • Healthcare - Tom Cannavo

12:00 - Lunch (Vegan options will be available)

1:00 - Keynote Speaker - Asma Elhuni

1:45 - Bylaws review, discussion and voting

2:15 - Officer/Delegate elections

2:45 - Closing Remarks

3:00 - Candidate School (Current candidates only)