• Reduce Taxes, Government Spending & State Debt
  Committed to restoring fiscal sanity by cutting taxes and limiting government overreach.


• Oppose “Giveaways” to Illegal Immigrants
  Stand against using taxpayer resources to support undocumented individuals.


• Enhance South Jersey Infrastructure, Healthcare & Education
  Invest in foundational systems that benefit working families and communities.


• Promote Small Business Recovery and Growth
  Foster economic development by supporting locally owned businesses.


• Defend Law Enforcement and Public Safety
  Uphold policies that respect and strengthen police and emergency services.

Assemblyman Antwan McClellan has sponsored a broad range of legislation focused on regional equity, small business growth, and infrastructure access—particularly for South Jersey. His proposals include expanding loan access to broadband providers (A3050), eliminating tax exemption caps in Urban Enterprise Zones (A3059), and creating manufacturing-focused grants and marketing for southern counties (A3057, A3058). He has also supported healthcare measures like requiring mammogram coverage based on medical need (A3053, “Michelle’s Law”) and trauma-informed training for child custody cases (A3062). On the accountability front, McClellan has advocated for timely crime data reporting (A3063), restoring in-person state services (A3054), and ensuring all counties have access to MVC services (A3052). He has also worked on policy reforms around property taxation (A3064, ACR95) and veterans' services (A3055, AJR212), while expressing concern over recent DEP environmental rulemaking (ACR150). Overall, his record highlights a commitment to practical local governance, economic development in underserved regions, and improving access to state-level services.

At the Candidates Forum held at Bridgeton High School, when asked about what makes him most qualified for the specific position of assemblyman, McClellan spoke about his commitment to God, family, and community. He also said that he shows up to do his job as incumbent every day, not just during election season.

When asked about addressing the state's budget deficit and maintaing fiscal responsibility, McClellan spoke about the state wasting money on a French museum, and then questioned the fairness of Bergen County receiving money for a jail and money going to Hudson County's infrastructure. He wants more transparency in the budgeting process through requesting more time to look over budget proposals. He wants to use the money he is able to acquire through these oversights to invest in schools.

When asked how to handle gun violence, McClellan spoke about taking the hand cuffs off the officers (let them do their jobs), part of the problem being that guns are being transported across state lines, and suggesting a gun buyback program.

Antwan McClellan is a New Jersey Assemblyman representing District 1 since January 14, 2020, and currently serves as the Minority Deputy Leader. A lifelong resident of Ocean City, he has a background in local government and community involvement, including serving seven years on the Ocean City Council and three years on the local Board of Education. His public service also includes roles as a trustee for the Ocean City Historical Museum and volunteer with the South Jersey Field of Dreams. Professionally, McClellan works as the Confidential Assistant, Personnel Director, and Public Information Officer at the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department. He serves on several legislative committees, including Appropriations, Ballot Design, Public Safety, Tourism, and Economic Justice. He is also a member of the Cape May County NAACP and has a long history of youth sports coaching.