Iziah Thompson

Iziah Thompson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. Thompson did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Iziah's campaign is focused on lowering prices of housing and utilities, ending medical debt, and reigning in the power of big tech by pushing protections for children and teens and halting all data center construction. Iziah believes that we must abolish ICE, end genocide, and ban stock trading in Congress.We must push back against the threat to our democracy that is the Trump Administration and MAGA. We must have fair elections, safe transfers of power, curtail corruption, and put an end to the idea that domestic and international law applies to some and not all. To truly oppose Trump, NJ-12 needs a Congressperson who isn't tied to corruption systems and corporate donors.Beyond serving as opposition to Trump, Democrats must provide real solutions to the problems facing Americans. The time for machine politics and empty platitudes is over. Iziah is offering bold leadership for the people of New Jersey's 12th district, backed by and grounded in the working class.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Iziah has fought to improve the lives of the poor and working class for a decade, with policy analysis, organizing, and lobbying. Iziah's work on housing, land use policy, property taxes, climate change, and environmental justice has made him a leading voice on these issues and has led NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to tap him to serve on his transition committee.