Bonnie Watson Coleman began her career as a community organizer and state legislator, building a reputation for advocacy in New Jersey. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for New Jersey’s 12th District in 2014, she prioritizes criminal justice reform, affordable healthcare, and economic equity. Watson Coleman authored the End For-Profit Prisons Act and serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where she influences federal spending to benefit underserved communities. She approaches her role with a collaborative, constituent-focused style, striving to advance policies rooted in fairness and opportunity for all residents of her district.