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Carmen
Bucco

Republican Carmen Bucco runs for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District for the third time in 2026

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endorsements
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Background

Carmen Bucco is a Republican candidate running for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a tailor and small-business owner who founded Bucco Couture and the Bucco's Rising Stars Foundation, and is based in Kenilworth, New Jersey. 1011123

Bucco graduated from Nutley High School in 1990. After high school, he received further tailoring training, managed several shops, and eventually founded his own tailoring business, Bucco Couture. 111

He previously won a seat on the Belleville Board of Education in 2007, but lost his reelection bid in 2010. He has previously run for NJ-10 in both the 2024 special and general elections, losing both times to incumbent Rep. LaMonica McIver, who currently holds the seat. 1112

Bucco announced his third run for the NJ-10 congressional seat in late 2025, running under the banner "Carmen Bucco for Congress." 126

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 10, New Jersey
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Small-business owner and founder of Bucco Couture
Website
carmenbucco.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Sep 17
    news
    NJ GOP hosts Cigar Night Fundraiser for Bucco at Franklin Steak House

    The New Jersey GOP advertised a 'Cigar Night Fundraiser' for Bucco at Franklin Steak House in Fairfield, with tickets at $100 and various sponsorship options. The amount raised was not reported.

    Cigar Night Fundraiser Vote Carmen Bucco For Congress · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 4
    filing
    Bucco officially listed as Republican candidate for NJ District 10 on state ballot

    New Jersey's official House candidate list, dated September 4 and checked October 6, listed Bucco as the Republican candidate for District 10 alongside Democrat LaMonica McIver, with no other District 10 candidates reported.

    New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Aug 4
    news
    Bucco warns against 'politicizing' death of detainee at Delaney Hall

    After Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died in federal immigration custody at Newark's Delaney Hall, Bucco called the death 'a human tragedy' but cautioned against attributing blame to detention staff before the cause was determined. He contrasted the political response with attention to deaths at a state youth correctional facility. The official cause of death remained under investigation.

    Carmen Bucco Archives - Page 3 of 7 - New Jersey Globe · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 30
    filing
    FEC filing shows Bucco campaign raised $2,270 through June 30

    FEC figures reported through June 30 show Bucco's campaign with $2,270.33 in receipts ($1,360 from individuals, $910.33 from Bucco himself), $1,252.27 in disbursements, and $1,018.06 cash on hand.

    Carmen Bucco, New Jersey House, District 10 candidate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 2
    filing
    Bucco wins Republican primary unopposed for NJ-10

    Carmen Bucco ran unopposed in the Republican primary for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, securing the GOP nomination. He is scheduled to face Democratic incumbent LaMonica McIver in the November 3 general election.

    Carmen Bucco – Candidate Profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Union County Republican Organization organization
    Official NJ primary results list 'UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION ENDORSED CANDIDATES' as Bucco's Union County slogan. Union County's primary candidate list also labels Bucco as 'Union County Republican Organization Endorsed.' Exact endorsement announcement date not given. nj.gov
  • Essex County Republican Party organization
    Bucco's Essex County primary ballot slogan listed as 'ENDORSED BY ESSEX COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY' in the official NJ primary results document dated July 27, 2026. Exact endorsement announcement date not given. nj.gov
  • Hudson County Republican Committee organization
    Official NJ primary results list the Hudson County Republican Committee as Bucco's Hudson County ballot slogan. The wording does not explicitly say 'endorsed.' Exact endorsement announcement date not given. nj.gov

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2,270
Spent
$1,252
Cash on hand
$1,018

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NJ10135(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] Carmen Bucco - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Carmen Bucco Archives - Page 3 of 7 - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Carmen Bucco — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Carmen Bucco, New Jersey House, District 10 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  6. [6] Carmen Bucco – Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Cigar Night Fundraiser Vote Carmen Bucco For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] [PDF] 07/27/2026 Page 1 of 19 Official List Candidates for House ... - NJ.gov(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  9. [9] Bucco Message(opens in a new tab) Feb 19, 2026
  10. [10] Issues - Carmen Bucco(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2021
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