Draft:Christopher Del Borrello

Christopher Del Borrello (born 1983) is an American politician residing in New Jersey, United States of America. He previously served as a Washington Township councilman from 2010-2014, and also as a legislative aide for former Assemblyman Domenick DiCicco. Del Borrello is a member of the United States Republican Party.

Personal life
Christopher 'Chris' Del Borrello currently resides in Turnersville, New Jersey. He was born December 5th, 1983, to his father Peter Del Borrello and his mother Elizabeth Del Borrello. Del Borrello has two siblings: his sister, Alexandria E. Del Borrello, and his brother, Pete Del Borrello, who is also thoroughly active in politics and serves as a Washington Township Councilman. Chris is married to his wife, Tricia, where they live together with their two sons and two daughters. Chris and his family attend local mass at the Church of the Holy Family in Sewell, New Jersey, where Chris lectors at weekend services.

Chris Del Borrello currently works as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of The DelBorrello Group (2017–present), and is also employed at 1st United Pawn and Loan. His previous occupation was working as a teller for United Financial Services (2002-2010).

Education
Chris Del Borrello attended West Chester University and Rutgers – New Brunswick. In West Chester University, Chris graduated with a master's degree in history, and from Rutgers, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in history in May of 2006. While attending Rutgers, Chris also earned minors in the fields of both Political Science and Philosophy. Sometime after graduating from college, Del Borrello attended a physician assistant program at Drexel University. As a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Chris has graduated from their online courses and gained the title of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

Political views
Chris Del Borrello is an advocate for auditing the government to reduce property taxes, spending and debt, and cracking down on crime to combat the fentanyl crisis. Del Borrello also supports the encouragement of parents to raise children according to their own values and supports balancing land preservation with economic growth. Del Borrello is strongly against gender language rules, and sex education based on gender-identity in the school curriculum.

Del Borrello and State Senator Paul Moriarty have made strong statements against one another, including Paul Moriarty's statement toward Del Borrello: "Clueless Chris Del Borrello doesn’t have an original thought in his brain," and the Democratic-tied campaign ad against Chris, targeting his family’s business. In an ad by the Del Borrello team, Paul Moriarty is accused of spending “1 billion dollars [for nothing].” Borrello has additionally claimed to be concerned with foreign cooperations becoming involved with the United States, an example being wind farms being constructed on the New Jersey shore by a foreign Danish company.

Del Borrello has made statements demonstrating support for unions, like the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, specifically when criticizing Nick DeSilvio for being an "anti-union hypocrite." Chris has made his opinion firm on transgenderism, mainly on the political issues of biological males competing in women's sports and usage of different pronouns in schools, of which he does not support. At one point during his time in the Washington Township Council, he struck down two budget votes that would increase taxes for taxpayers. Del Borrello has condemned George Norcross numerous times, exclaiming Norcross is funded from a “dark money Super PAC.” In a political debate with Nick DeSilvio,

Del Borrello showed support for a 15-week abortion ban, however, refused to state if he would support a ban lower than 15 weeks. Del Borrello also showed support for individualism, and again advocated for a reduction of government spending. Chris Del Borrello has given support for religious rights in schools, including religious exemptions to vaccines, and parent’s ability to opt their children out of certain curriculum they deem immoral. Del Borrello's 5 point contract gives light to some of his other political views.

After a return of alleged sex-offender Kevin Tomafsky to Washington Township, both Del Borrello and Paul Moriarty expressed outrage. However, Del Borrello blamed Tomafsky's return on bail reforms, while Moriarty placed the blame on Renard Scott, a Superior Court Judge.

Endorsements and donations

 * In September of 2023, the National Rifle Association (NRA) endorsed 38 Republican candidates, including Chris Del Borrello.
 * In October of 2023, The State Troopers’ Fraternal Association endorsed Chris Del Borrello against Paul Moriarty.
 * In September of 2023, the New Jobs PAC endorsed Chris Del Borrello against Paul Moriarty.
 * Both the unions International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351 and Operating Engineers Local 825 have endorsed and donated a total of $49,200 to the Del Borrello campaign as of May 2023.
 * Del Borrello has received donations from the Atlantic GOP, the Cape May GOP, and the Monmouth GOP as of May 2023.
 * The Camden GOP, previously supporting Nick DeSilvio, switched their support to Del Borrello sometime before May 2023.
 * Del Borrello, as of May 2023, has received support from four other county chairs outside the fourth district, including Senator Michael Testa.
 * Del Borrello has received active support from NJ governor candidate Jack Ciattarelli, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and other Republicans in his state.

Election history
After Del Borrello's loss in the November 2023 elections, Del Borrello remains an active politician in his community.

Following the elections in November 2023, litigations rose among Republicans against the independent candidate Giuseppe Costanzo. The claims against him state that he was a phantom candidate placed in the elections to split the GOP vote. After winning in the New Jersey Primary Elections in June of 2023,  Del Borrello lost the November 2023 New Jersey General Election to previous Democratic general assembly member Paul Moriarty. This race was made increasingly competitive due to the 2021-2022 redistricting process. After becoming a Washington Township councilman, Del Borrello stated in 2014 that he had no intentions to run for re-election. Del Borrello lost his first attempt at holding a government position when he ran for a position in the Gloucester County Freeholders in 2009. Del Borrello succeeded in his second attempt in 2010 when he ran for the Washington Township Council with support from local Republicans.