John Blake

John Blake (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Union Electrician, Navy veteran, Home grown born and raised in NJ, Still a resident of CD-04. My personal hero is my mother, she was able to raise myself and my brother while getting an education and becoming one of the best in her chosen career path, I wouldn't be the man I am today if it wasn't for her. I am running on affordability, and a growing concern that the middle class is being eliminated, squeezed of their wealth and prosperity to be redistributed to the top 1%. The actions in the current administration has awoken a call to arms within me, I intend to answer that call and do my part to help improve our home, while defending our people, country, and democracy.

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?

I am one of us, Not only raised in CD-04 but the only candidate that actually lives in the districthousing should not be a privilege that only a few people are able to obtain. corporations and LLC's should not be able to buy starter houses to flip them or jam them full of multiple families, depriving the local homegrown young families from buying starter houses, while wreaking havoc on the home buyers market and on the renters market almost just as badly.Care for our veterans, I believe medical care should be provided by the federal government. And because that isn't the case I am incredibly upset at the removal of $1 billion in VA funding in the Big beautiful bill, these incredible Americans sign up to sweat, bleed, and die for their country, it's our responsibility to make sure they are taken care of.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Unions, and veterans rights

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

IBEW local 400