Brian Varela
@varela4nj.bsky.social
Sienna’s Fav. Parent | Devoted Husband | Candidate for Congress | NJ Business Mag. Exec. of the Year | Inc 5000 Award Winner #570 | NJBIZ Power 50 Ed.
Yesterday we came together at a “Tea Party to Oust Tom Kean Jr.” in Scotch Plains to share ideas on how to win back NJ-07! Great to see people show up and commit to the work ahead.
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Yesterday we came together at a “Tea Party to Oust Tom Kean Jr.” in Scotch Plains to share ideas on how to win back NJ-07! Great to see people show up and commit to the work ahead.
Started Saturday in Union County. Then had a Warren Dems meeting and a chat in Lambertville with local businesses about how "Employee Only" signs protect workers from warrantless ICE entry & posting signs signaling immigrant support. Wrapped with an Indivisible meeting, filming, and an SEIU meeting.
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Started Saturday in Union County. Then had a Warren Dems meeting and a chat in Lambertville with local businesses about how "Employee Only" signs protect workers from warrantless ICE entry & posting signs signaling immigrant support. Wrapped with an Indivisible meeting, filming, and an SEIU meeting.
Trump’s pardons come with a condition:
Undying loyalty.
He seems to have expected Cuellar to switch parties and run as a Republican after pardoning him.
It's clear the presidential pardon is no longer a tool for justice.
Undying loyalty.
He seems to have expected Cuellar to switch parties and run as a Republican after pardoning him.
It's clear the presidential pardon is no longer a tool for justice.
December 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trump’s pardons come with a condition:
Undying loyalty.
He seems to have expected Cuellar to switch parties and run as a Republican after pardoning him.
It's clear the presidential pardon is no longer a tool for justice.
Undying loyalty.
He seems to have expected Cuellar to switch parties and run as a Republican after pardoning him.
It's clear the presidential pardon is no longer a tool for justice.
Trump cut coal royalty rates on public land to 7% - the lowest ever - while coal executives get rich and communities pay the health costs.
This is corporate welfare at its worst.
American tax dollars should be spent on the energy of the future, not propping up the energy of the past.
This is corporate welfare at its worst.
American tax dollars should be spent on the energy of the future, not propping up the energy of the past.
December 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump cut coal royalty rates on public land to 7% - the lowest ever - while coal executives get rich and communities pay the health costs.
This is corporate welfare at its worst.
American tax dollars should be spent on the energy of the future, not propping up the energy of the past.
This is corporate welfare at its worst.
American tax dollars should be spent on the energy of the future, not propping up the energy of the past.
I am proud to have the support of Sparta Mayor, Neill Clark! As a Democrat winning in deep-red Sussex County, he knows what it takes. We now have 38 endorsements from Dem leaders across the district, and we’re excited to see our coalition grow to include a 5th county.
December 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I am proud to have the support of Sparta Mayor, Neill Clark! As a Democrat winning in deep-red Sussex County, he knows what it takes. We now have 38 endorsements from Dem leaders across the district, and we’re excited to see our coalition grow to include a 5th county.
It was great to celebrate the dedication of Deana Gunn, Alex Ball, Chairman LeRoy Jones, and Vereliz Santana for supporting Latinas throughout New Jersey at the Latina Civic PAC event. Their work drives real progress!
December 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It was great to celebrate the dedication of Deana Gunn, Alex Ball, Chairman LeRoy Jones, and Vereliz Santana for supporting Latinas throughout New Jersey at the Latina Civic PAC event. Their work drives real progress!
To be fair, being an authoritarian sounds like an exhausting job.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
To be fair, being an authoritarian sounds like an exhausting job.
Tom Kean doesn't get it. I do. My perspective comes from seeing my family struggle, making the issues that NJ working families are facing personal to me. This is the real contrast. Check out my conversation with InsiderNJ
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December 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tom Kean doesn't get it. I do. My perspective comes from seeing my family struggle, making the issues that NJ working families are facing personal to me. This is the real contrast. Check out my conversation with InsiderNJ
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I am very excited to share the next video in our supporter series, from Guy Citron!
Having spent time with Guy on this campaign trail, I know firsthand the kind of leader he is, and having his support and his experience means so much to me. Thank you for your trust, Guy!
Having spent time with Guy on this campaign trail, I know firsthand the kind of leader he is, and having his support and his experience means so much to me. Thank you for your trust, Guy!
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I am very excited to share the next video in our supporter series, from Guy Citron!
Having spent time with Guy on this campaign trail, I know firsthand the kind of leader he is, and having his support and his experience means so much to me. Thank you for your trust, Guy!
Having spent time with Guy on this campaign trail, I know firsthand the kind of leader he is, and having his support and his experience means so much to me. Thank you for your trust, Guy!
Mikie Sherrill says she supports NJ lawmakers crafting a bill to ban local and federal police from wearing masks.
Officer safety is important...
But so is transparency.
Masks don't keep officers safe. They keep bad actors hidden.
Honorable police work doesn't require you to hide your identity.
Officer safety is important...
But so is transparency.
Masks don't keep officers safe. They keep bad actors hidden.
Honorable police work doesn't require you to hide your identity.
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Mikie Sherrill says she supports NJ lawmakers crafting a bill to ban local and federal police from wearing masks.
Officer safety is important...
But so is transparency.
Masks don't keep officers safe. They keep bad actors hidden.
Honorable police work doesn't require you to hide your identity.
Officer safety is important...
But so is transparency.
Masks don't keep officers safe. They keep bad actors hidden.
Honorable police work doesn't require you to hide your identity.
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for my wife, my daughter, and all of the family, friends, and supporters who have already made this campaign special.
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for my wife, my daughter, and all of the family, friends, and supporters who have already made this campaign special.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California introduced a bill to ban gerrymandering.
This gerrymandering battle has been bad for America.
It has no winners and only one loser...
Voters.
A ban on gerrymandering would be a step toward getting extremism out of politics.
This gerrymandering battle has been bad for America.
It has no winners and only one loser...
Voters.
A ban on gerrymandering would be a step toward getting extremism out of politics.
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California introduced a bill to ban gerrymandering.
This gerrymandering battle has been bad for America.
It has no winners and only one loser...
Voters.
A ban on gerrymandering would be a step toward getting extremism out of politics.
This gerrymandering battle has been bad for America.
It has no winners and only one loser...
Voters.
A ban on gerrymandering would be a step toward getting extremism out of politics.
Amazing energy and exchange of ideas at the League of Municipalities conference! It brought together folks at every level of government, politics & activism committed to making it all work efficiently to better serve NJ. I’m glad I had the opportunity to be with such an outstanding group of people.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Amazing energy and exchange of ideas at the League of Municipalities conference! It brought together folks at every level of government, politics & activism committed to making it all work efficiently to better serve NJ. I’m glad I had the opportunity to be with such an outstanding group of people.
The top 100 wealthiest Americans spent over $1 BILLION on federal elections in 2024.
Regardless of your party, it should make you mad that so many of our politicians are controlled by billionaires.
Change is never funded by people who profit from the status quo.
Regardless of your party, it should make you mad that so many of our politicians are controlled by billionaires.
Change is never funded by people who profit from the status quo.
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The top 100 wealthiest Americans spent over $1 BILLION on federal elections in 2024.
Regardless of your party, it should make you mad that so many of our politicians are controlled by billionaires.
Change is never funded by people who profit from the status quo.
Regardless of your party, it should make you mad that so many of our politicians are controlled by billionaires.
Change is never funded by people who profit from the status quo.
I spent Saturday afternoon rallying in Newton! It was really great seeing so many hard-working New Jersey residents come together. People are ready to stand up, share their voices, and fight tyranny.
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I spent Saturday afternoon rallying in Newton! It was really great seeing so many hard-working New Jersey residents come together. People are ready to stand up, share their voices, and fight tyranny.
New analysis from Politico shows that at least 550 veteran-owned businesses were hit by DOGE cuts...
while additional reporting states DOGE is currently functionally non-existent.
So these veterans lost income for nothing.
We need to honor their service and reinstate those contracts.
while additional reporting states DOGE is currently functionally non-existent.
So these veterans lost income for nothing.
We need to honor their service and reinstate those contracts.
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New analysis from Politico shows that at least 550 veteran-owned businesses were hit by DOGE cuts...
while additional reporting states DOGE is currently functionally non-existent.
So these veterans lost income for nothing.
We need to honor their service and reinstate those contracts.
while additional reporting states DOGE is currently functionally non-existent.
So these veterans lost income for nothing.
We need to honor their service and reinstate those contracts.
A disgraced New Jersey nursing home mogul defrauded the government of $29 million in taxes.
He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
Trump just gave him a full pardon after only serving 3 months.
No explanation.
Trump must just have a soft spot for con men.
He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
Trump just gave him a full pardon after only serving 3 months.
No explanation.
Trump must just have a soft spot for con men.
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A disgraced New Jersey nursing home mogul defrauded the government of $29 million in taxes.
He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
Trump just gave him a full pardon after only serving 3 months.
No explanation.
Trump must just have a soft spot for con men.
He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
Trump just gave him a full pardon after only serving 3 months.
No explanation.
Trump must just have a soft spot for con men.
Supporter Series: Pt 4
Next up is Vanessa Schwippert!
Making quality childcare accessible and affordable has always been a core commitment for me.
I’m grateful for your support Vanessa!
Next up is Vanessa Schwippert!
Making quality childcare accessible and affordable has always been a core commitment for me.
I’m grateful for your support Vanessa!
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Supporter Series: Pt 4
Next up is Vanessa Schwippert!
Making quality childcare accessible and affordable has always been a core commitment for me.
I’m grateful for your support Vanessa!
Next up is Vanessa Schwippert!
Making quality childcare accessible and affordable has always been a core commitment for me.
I’m grateful for your support Vanessa!
Trump wants the National Cancer Institute Appropriations to be below 2014 levels.
It makes me sick to think there are Americans out there battling cancer who can't even count on their President to be in their corner.
It makes me sick to think there are Americans out there battling cancer who can't even count on their President to be in their corner.
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Trump wants the National Cancer Institute Appropriations to be below 2014 levels.
It makes me sick to think there are Americans out there battling cancer who can't even count on their President to be in their corner.
It makes me sick to think there are Americans out there battling cancer who can't even count on their President to be in their corner.
Supporter Series: Pt 3
Our Supporter Series continues with Barbara from the Wharton Dems!
This kind of support and vote of confidence goes a long way. Thank you Barbara!
Our Supporter Series continues with Barbara from the Wharton Dems!
This kind of support and vote of confidence goes a long way. Thank you Barbara!
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Supporter Series: Pt 3
Our Supporter Series continues with Barbara from the Wharton Dems!
This kind of support and vote of confidence goes a long way. Thank you Barbara!
Our Supporter Series continues with Barbara from the Wharton Dems!
This kind of support and vote of confidence goes a long way. Thank you Barbara!
A bill to ban Congressional stock trading is picking up steam.
It currently has bipartisan support, with 96 cosponsors and counting.
The American people deserve a Congress where members aren't getting rich from insider knowledge.
Why haven't you signed on yet, @KeanforCongress?
It currently has bipartisan support, with 96 cosponsors and counting.
The American people deserve a Congress where members aren't getting rich from insider knowledge.
Why haven't you signed on yet, @KeanforCongress?
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A bill to ban Congressional stock trading is picking up steam.
It currently has bipartisan support, with 96 cosponsors and counting.
The American people deserve a Congress where members aren't getting rich from insider knowledge.
Why haven't you signed on yet, @KeanforCongress?
It currently has bipartisan support, with 96 cosponsors and counting.
The American people deserve a Congress where members aren't getting rich from insider knowledge.
Why haven't you signed on yet, @KeanforCongress?
The passage of the Epstein bill taught us one thing:
Congress is still capable of working for the people.
When you're loud enough for long enough, politicians listen.
Now let's hope they can get on the same page about making your life more affordable.
Congress is still capable of working for the people.
When you're loud enough for long enough, politicians listen.
Now let's hope they can get on the same page about making your life more affordable.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The passage of the Epstein bill taught us one thing:
Congress is still capable of working for the people.
When you're loud enough for long enough, politicians listen.
Now let's hope they can get on the same page about making your life more affordable.
Congress is still capable of working for the people.
When you're loud enough for long enough, politicians listen.
Now let's hope they can get on the same page about making your life more affordable.
Jonathan Braun was one of the biggest marijuana dealers in New York.
He was also a predatory lender to small businesses who violently threatened at least 8 debtors...
But a connection to the Trump family secured a commutation at the end of Trump's first term.
And guess what?
He was also a predatory lender to small businesses who violently threatened at least 8 debtors...
But a connection to the Trump family secured a commutation at the end of Trump's first term.
And guess what?
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Jonathan Braun was one of the biggest marijuana dealers in New York.
He was also a predatory lender to small businesses who violently threatened at least 8 debtors...
But a connection to the Trump family secured a commutation at the end of Trump's first term.
And guess what?
He was also a predatory lender to small businesses who violently threatened at least 8 debtors...
But a connection to the Trump family secured a commutation at the end of Trump's first term.
And guess what?
Cook Political Report just officially declared our race a tossup! This reflects the momentum we have been building across the district and it’s after this year’s election proved that this seat is very winneable. NJ-07 is ready for change!
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Cook Political Report just officially declared our race a tossup! This reflects the momentum we have been building across the district and it’s after this year’s election proved that this seat is very winneable. NJ-07 is ready for change!
I am proud to earn the endorsement of former New Jersey Senate President and gubernatorial candidate, Steve Sweeney. He spent 20 years fighting for hard-working NJ families, and he knows what it takes for Dems to win in tough areas. Grateful for his support as we grow our coalition across NJ!
November 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I am proud to earn the endorsement of former New Jersey Senate President and gubernatorial candidate, Steve Sweeney. He spent 20 years fighting for hard-working NJ families, and he knows what it takes for Dems to win in tough areas. Grateful for his support as we grow our coalition across NJ!