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Alex Zdan

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Alex Zdan ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Zdan earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Thomas Edison State University and previously attended James Madison University and The College of New Jersey.[1] He worked as a news reporter for News 12 New Jersey and for TV Asia.[2] Zdan also founded the Authentic Leadership for America (ALFA) PAC.[3]

Campaign money

Raised
$48K
From individuals
$22K
From PACs & party
$2K
Own money
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FEC filings through June 30, 2026.

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Campaign themes

Alex Zdan did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteZdan's campaign website stated the following:Breaking the Stranglehold of Big Pharma and Healthcare CompaniesCory Booker’s buddies in the Pharma and healthcare industries have made Americans sicker while bankrolling Booker’s political career. Alex will unshackle Americans from abusive healthcare companies and continue efforts to drive down the cost of prescription drugs.Ending Chronic Illness and PollutionWhen Cory Booker was Mayor of Newark, he mismanaged a failed water system that sickened thousands with high levels of lead. Alex will lead the fight to clean up environmental wastelands that lead to chronic illness, conserving wilderness areas in the best traditions of Theodore Roosevelt.Safer FoodAll Americans deserve access to healthy, safe food. That includes those serving in the military, children in schools, and yes, Americans on government assistance. Alex will continue the progress made in strengthening nutritional standards, supporting small farmers and granting greater access to nutritious food for those on SNAP benefits.Break Up Big TechBig Tech companies have poisoned the minds of children and censored Americans’ viewpoints. It’s time to break their stranglehold on power by enforcing anti-trust laws.America First Means Americans FirstJoe Biden’s border crisis brought tens of millions of illegal migrants into the United States unvetted. With the southern border now secure, law enforcement must be empowered to assist ICE in removing criminal illegal aliens from the United States. Democrats like Cory Booker and Gov. Mikie Sherrill are endangering communities and law enforcement alike with their reckless, performative policies.Peace Through StrengthAmerica should not seek foreign conflict or forever wars - but must be prepared to defend our interests against any challenge in a new era of great power conflict. Alex will back the greatest military the world has ever seen with better pay for our troops, a larger Navy and Air Force, and streamlined procurement for advanced weaponry.Standing Up to Chinese Communist Party InfluenceThe threat from the CCP isn’t just in the South China Sea - it’s already here. Alex will support efforts to smash CCP infiltration on college campuses, ban foreign companies from buying farmland near military bases, and end illegal CCP spying and police stations on US soil.EnergyDemocrats’ wind boondoggle has meant residents are squeezed twice. First we footed the tax bill for wind farms that shoveled money into the pockets of the well-connected. Then, we had to pay high energy rates when the wind market collapsed. Alex will help redirect a national energy strategy toward safe nuclear power, clean-burning natural gas and more efficient solar energy.Second Amendment Rights“The people’s right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”End of statement.Safe and Free ElectionsOne citizen, one vote is the bedrock of a civilized republic. Alex supports extensive verification to ensure only citizens are voting in our elections. That includes mandating a form of ID to register and vote, ending automatic voter registration through Motor Vehicles and regularly updating voter rolls.— Alex Zdan's campaign website (May 20, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Alex Zdan did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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