Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running for Congress to put people first over politics and service over self-interest. New Jersey needs a fighter, whether it is safeguarding the middle class by reducing the cost of living, enhancing public safety so people feel safe in their homes, or holding government accountable. The people of New Jersey need a voice - a voice that speaks for them.

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?

New Jersey, with the highest tax burden per person, is ground zero of the affordability crisis. Working families are being squeezed from every direction—by the rising cost of housing, skyrocketing grocery bills, higher energy prices, unaffordable healthcare, and a never-ending tax burden. Working people are doing everything they were told to do: they work hard, play by the rules, and plan for the future—yet they’re still falling behind. That’s not a failure of families; it’s a failure of government policy.

My top priority is restoring affordability and economic security for working families. That starts with cutting wasteful and ineffective government spending that fuels inflation and drives up costs for everyone.Our country is broken because too many politicians have turned public service into a lifelong career rather than a temporary duty assignment. When elected office becomes a permanent job, priorities shift away from the people and toward self-preservation. The result is a system that protects itself instead of serving the public.

Term limits are about restoring accountability and rebuilding trust between citizens and their government. We have term limits for the President; why not for Members of Congress?

Public service should be just that: service.A strong military equals a strong nation. Having served, I understand firsthand that military strength is not just measured by budgets or hardware, but by the preparedness and moral of the men and women who wear the uniform. Our national defense depends on funding readiness, rigorous training, and modernization so our forces are never sent into harm’s way without the equipment, support, and strategic advantage they deserve.

At the same time, our responsibility does not end when the uniform comes off. Honoring our commitment to service members means delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare, including mental health services, for veterans and their families. It means fixing broken systems at the VA.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public policies that put people before special interests and restore trust in government. My priorities include making New Jersey more affordable by lowering taxes, reducing unnecessary regulation, and supporting small businesses and job growth. As a veteran and former law enforcement officer, I am deeply committed to public safety, supporting our military, veterans, and first responders, and ensuring the rule of law is enforced fairly and consistently. I also care strongly about protecting constitutional rights, strengthening border security through enforcement of existing laws, expanding access to quality education, and lowering healthcare costs so families can keep more of what they earn and invest in their communit