UPDATE: Gov. Christie announced his decision to hold the special Senate election in October -- disenfranchising New Jersey voters and exploiting Frank Lautenberg's death for his own political gain.

Here's our response to this news:

"It is outrageous that Chris Christie decided to exploit Frank Lautenberg's death for his own political gain. New Jersey deserves representation in the U.S. Senate that is chosen by as many people as possible. By having two statewide elections in one month, Christie is potentially disenfranchising millions of people by causing major voter confusion and real hardship for working people across New Jersey -- particularly those who work multiple jobs that require taking time off to vote."

Our original petition to Gov. Christie:

Governor Christie: New Jersey deserves representation in the U.S. Senate that is chosen by as many New Jerseyans as possible -- and in a way that does not waste millions of dollars that could be spent on education and jobs. We urge you to let voters make that choice in the general election on November 5, 2013. 

Sign the petition on the right.

Media are reporting on the governor's choice right now, and we'll inform them of the growing public support for this petition. Sign and share with others.