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U.S. House New Jersey District 2

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentDentist

Jeff Van Drew is a dentist and the incumbent representative for U.S. House New Jersey District 2. His priorities include protecting New Jersey's agriculture and fishing industries, addressing college affordability, and promoting economic growth and job creation in South Jersey. Van Drew supports equal pay for women and civil rights protections.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ashley Bennett ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator

Bill Finn ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Brandon Saffold ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewAerospace industry

Brian Fitzherbert ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator and administrator

Curtis Green ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewFormer CEO, Hill International, Inc.

David Richter ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Frederick John LaVergne ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive director

Hector Tavarez ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jack Surrency ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateHealthcare

Ramon Mora Jr. is an independent healthcare worker from South Jersey running for the first time. He emphasizes bringing humanity back to policymaking by prioritizing affordability in housing, education, healthcare, and utilities, along with institutional reforms and accountability measures.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewDrone operator

Scott Hitchner ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateMayor

Mayor of Cape May for six years and a professional chef with 18 years of business experience, Mullock is running for this first U.S. House bid from New Jersey's 2nd District as a Democrat. He emphasizes middle-class fairness, affordable housing, clean energy, and campaign finance reform.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedDentist

Jeff Van Drew is a dentist and the incumbent representative for U.S. House New Jersey District 2. His priorities include protecting New Jersey's agriculture and fishing industries, addressing college affordability, and promoting economic growth and job creation in South Jersey. Van Drew supports equal pay for women and civil rights protections.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePublic servant

Bayly Winder is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateProduct manager

Terri Reese is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney at law

Tim Alexander is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedMayor

Mayor of Cape May for six years and a professional chef with 18 years of business experience, Mullock is running for this first U.S. House bid from New Jersey's 2nd District as a Democrat. He emphasizes middle-class fairness, affordable housing, clean energy, and campaign finance reform.

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