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.
@Repmenendez is fighting to hold ICE accountable so immigrants aren’t forced to be in horrible conditions in private detention centers. When I get to Congress, I'll work with him to pass this transparency bill. We shouldn't need laws to make government accountable to WE THE PEOPLE.
#ICE
#ICE
December 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
@Repmenendez is fighting to hold ICE accountable so immigrants aren’t forced to be in horrible conditions in private detention centers. When I get to Congress, I'll work with him to pass this transparency bill. We shouldn't need laws to make government accountable to WE THE PEOPLE.
#ICE
#ICE
Two great stops last night! The Sussex County Democrats’ event and the Hunterdon Dems’ Holiday Party. Celebrating all their hard work and progress as we finish up the year.
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Two great stops last night! The Sussex County Democrats’ event and the Hunterdon Dems’ Holiday Party. Celebrating all their hard work and progress as we finish up the year.
Trump’s “peace agreements” are falling apart around the world.
Russia continues to attack Ukraine.
North Korea continues to build more nuclear weapons.
China continues on their march to economic domination and advance militarily…
and this is what he and Marco Rubio are worried about?
Russia continues to attack Ukraine.
North Korea continues to build more nuclear weapons.
China continues on their march to economic domination and advance militarily…
and this is what he and Marco Rubio are worried about?
December 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump’s “peace agreements” are falling apart around the world.
Russia continues to attack Ukraine.
North Korea continues to build more nuclear weapons.
China continues on their march to economic domination and advance militarily…
and this is what he and Marco Rubio are worried about?
Russia continues to attack Ukraine.
North Korea continues to build more nuclear weapons.
China continues on their march to economic domination and advance militarily…
and this is what he and Marco Rubio are worried about?
Trump claims to be tough on crime but just pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduras president who was convicted of helping smuggle hundreds of tons of illegal substances and taking millions in bribes from leaders of criminal organizations. That's not being tough on crime.
#BanThePardon
#BanThePardon
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Trump claims to be tough on crime but just pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduras president who was convicted of helping smuggle hundreds of tons of illegal substances and taking millions in bribes from leaders of criminal organizations. That's not being tough on crime.
#BanThePardon
#BanThePardon
Two days of great events with the Bridgewater Dems! From the committee meeting last night to their fundraiser on Tuesday, I was glad I could join both!
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Two days of great events with the Bridgewater Dems! From the committee meeting last night to their fundraiser on Tuesday, I was glad I could join both!
Trump called affordability a "hoax" and then told struggling families they don't need 37 dolls for the holidays. A billionaire president lecturing working parents about their financial pain being fake. Shameful.
#affordability #affordabilitycrisis
#affordability #affordabilitycrisis
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Trump called affordability a "hoax" and then told struggling families they don't need 37 dolls for the holidays. A billionaire president lecturing working parents about their financial pain being fake. Shameful.
#affordability #affordabilitycrisis
#affordability #affordabilitycrisis
This week at Faneuil Hall, the "Cradle of Liberty," people were pulled out of citizenship ceremony lines based on where they were born.
They've been vetted more thoroughly than most of us ever will be.
This isn't security. It's cruelty.
#CitizenshipCeremony
They've been vetted more thoroughly than most of us ever will be.
This isn't security. It's cruelty.
#CitizenshipCeremony
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This week at Faneuil Hall, the "Cradle of Liberty," people were pulled out of citizenship ceremony lines based on where they were born.
They've been vetted more thoroughly than most of us ever will be.
This isn't security. It's cruelty.
#CitizenshipCeremony
They've been vetted more thoroughly than most of us ever will be.
This isn't security. It's cruelty.
#CitizenshipCeremony
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.
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
www.insidernj.com/cd-7-varela-...
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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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Supporter Series: Pt 2
I’m so excited to share this next video! You’ll hear from Staci Gasser from Wharton Dems, who’s been a part of our coalition from the start. Thank you for your support, Staci! 🙌
I’m so excited to share this next video! You’ll hear from Staci Gasser from Wharton Dems, who’s been a part of our coalition from the start. Thank you for your support, Staci! 🙌
November 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Supporter Series: Pt 2
I’m so excited to share this next video! You’ll hear from Staci Gasser from Wharton Dems, who’s been a part of our coalition from the start. Thank you for your support, Staci! 🙌
I’m so excited to share this next video! You’ll hear from Staci Gasser from Wharton Dems, who’s been a part of our coalition from the start. Thank you for your support, Staci! 🙌