The New Jersey race for U.S. Senate became a little more crowded yesterday with the addition of a serious third-party candidate to the official ballot.

Jason Schuerer, 39, a Mercer County Libertarian, announced yesterday he was approved by the New Jersey Division of Elections to be included on the November ballot.

Schuerer will face-off against Democrat incumbent Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Republican Richard Zimmer. Also in the running are Socialist Sara Lobman and Independents Daryl Brooks and J.M. Carter.

Schuerer, of West Windsor near Princeton, is a private money manager for Wachovia. He previously ran for state assembly in the 14th district.

Campaign manager Lou Jasikoff, said Schuerer had been invigorated by Ron Paul’s presidential campaign and was running on a “platform of common sense.”

“We’re aiming to be the purple party,” Jasikoff said. “When it comes to personal liberties, Jason is more democratic than what the Democrats stand for. From a fiscal standpoint, we’re what the Republican party claims to be.”

More from the New Jersey Libertarian Party’s page.  Scheurer [note correct spelling] has a small website up from his previous campaign for the 14th district state legislature.  Jason Scheurer for Senate website is up, but a placeholder promises content coming July 4th.

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