Space, Fantasia and Inganamort announce 2027 re-election bids in New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District
NEW JERSEY — State Sen. Parker Space, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia and Assemblyman Mike Inganamort announced Thursday that they will seek re-election as a unified Republican ticket in New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District in 2027.
The three lawmakers, who represent Sussex County and portions of Morris and Warren counties, plan to run together in the June 2027 Republican primary.
Space, R-Wantage, Fantasia, R-Franklin Borough, and Inganamort, R-Chester Township, first ran together in 2023. Fantasia and Inganamort subsequently won re-election to the Assembly in 2025.
“Four years ago, we joined together to carry forth a tradition of strong, hometown conservative leadership representing Sussex County and parts of Morris and Warren Counties – and are proud to have delivered on behalf of working families, seniors, and small businesses,” said Space, Fantasia and Inganamort in a joint statement.
The lawmakers highlighted their work securing state funding for open space and farmland preservation, supporting local governments and nonprofit organizations, and advancing legislation involving agriculture, transportation and disability services.
According to their announcement, the delegation helped direct $1.7 million toward preserving five farms in northwestern New Jersey.
They also cited efforts to strengthen legal protections for farmers facing bad-faith complaints, expand transportation options for paratransit riders and allow eligible families to begin the guardianship process before a child with a disability turns 18.
The three Republicans also criticized Democratic leadership in Trenton over school funding, state mandates and property taxes.
They continued, “Trenton Democrats cut aid to our schools, pile mandates onto our towns and businesses, and leave our property taxpayers to cover the bill. We’re fighting to replace the school funding formula, hold districts accountable for how they spend public money, and stop Trenton from dumping costs onto local taxpayers.”
The lawmakers said their campaign priorities will include election law changes, parental rights, energy policy, government spending and reducing regulations affecting businesses.
“Governor Sherrill’s win and this year’s blue wave make it even more important for Northwest Jersey to have a team willing to take on the majority in Trenton,” the legislators said. “We’ll keep fighting to implement voter ID and enact comprehensive reforms to safeguard our elections, defend parental rights, and roll back the green energy mandates that drive up electric bills. It’s time to cut wasteful spending and ease the regulations that are squeezing our small businesses, farms, and manufacturers.”
The three candidates also announced endorsements from Republican legislative leaders.
“Senator Space is a strong conservative voice for Sussex County and the hardworking people of the 24th Legislative District,” said Senate Republican Leader Tony Bucco. “Parker has my strong endorsement and full support heading into next year.”
“Dawn and Mike have both established themselves as true leaders in our Assembly Republican Conference and I am proud to endorse them,” said Assembly Republican Leader DiMaio. “They have my full and unequivocal support.”
Space, a farmer, small-business owner and longtime volunteer firefighter, previously served on the Wantage Township Committee and Sussex County Freeholder Board before serving a decade in the state Assembly.
He currently serves on the Senate Environment and Energy Committee and the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. He is also a past recipient of the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year Award.
Fantasia, a career educator, previously served on the Franklin Borough Council and Sussex County Board of Commissioners.
She serves on several Assembly committees, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Aging and Human Services, and Community Development and Women’s Affairs. She also serves on the Joint Committee on the Public Schools.
Fantasia received the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs’ 2025 Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award and Jersey 1st’s Jersey Education Advocate Award.
Inganamort, a communications professional, previously served as mayor and council president of Chester Township.
He serves on the Assembly Budget, Environment and Solid Waste, and Transportation and Independent Authorities committees.
Inganamort was also named the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey’s 2026 Legislator of the Year and was inducted into the Eagle Scout Hall of Fame.
