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Paul Duggan

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

International Freight Forwarder

Paul Duggan ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Duggan was born in Dublin, Ireland and became a naturalized citizen in 2000. Duggan studied at Oatlands College and the College of Commerce in Dublin, Ireland. His professional experience includes working as the president of European American Van Lines, Inc. and as an international freight forwarder. He served in the Irish Defence Forces.[3]

Campaign themes

Duggan's website highlighted the following campaign issues:[15]

New Jersey Jobs

Excerpt: "Lower sales and income tax rates"

Excerpt: "Cut onerous regulations and red tape that harm small business"

Education Funding

Excerpt: "Adoption and implementation of the Doherty Fair School Funding Plan being blocked by the New Jersey State Judiciary and special interests in Trenton."

Bill of Rights and Public Safety

Excerpt: "Abolition of the Graves Act for all law abiding New Jersey FID card holders."

Excerpt: "Introduction of a sensible and fair CCW license that does not violate either the 2nd or the 14th Amendments to our Constitution."

Skyrocketing Property Taxes

Excerpt: "Towns and communities can only function effectively if they have a vibrant private sector in which its taxpayers have disposable income to afford those taxes. When taxation begins to become unaffordable, local Government must cut services accordingly."

Education

Excerpt: "A back to basics education policy that does not cater to the large education institution complex. Restoring the authority of teachers to discipline unruly and disruptive students under strict guidelines and without the threat of punishment or litigation."

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On the 2026 ballot

Links

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

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Paul Duggan — U.S. House New Jersey District 5 candidate, 2026 | True Vote