Damon
Galdo
Republican construction superintendent and podcast host making his third run for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
Damon Galdo is a Republican candidate running in New Jersey's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He is a construction superintendent, union carpenter, and podcast host based in West Deptford, New Jersey. He graduated from La Salle College High School in 1999. [9, 10]
Galdo founded Americas Pulse Network and hosts the Jersey Sure podcast, ventures he started after his previous congressional campaign. His campaign emphasizes his background in the building trades. [9, 10]
The 2026 race marks Galdo's third attempt at the seat. He ran in the Republican primary in both 2022 and 2024 but was unsuccessful on both occasions. He is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Donald Norcross. [7, 8, 11]
Galdo's campaign website is paid for by Damon Galdo for Congress and lists no prior elected offices. No college degree or additional academic credentials are reported in available sources. [4, 6]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, New Jersey
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- votedamongaldo.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6endorsementNational Troopers Coalition endorses Galdo's opponent Norcross, not Galdo
InsiderNJ reported that the National Troopers Coalition endorsed incumbent Donald Norcross for the NJ-1 race, not Republican challenger Damon Galdo.
2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsGaldo appears on Audacy's 'Seven Up' radio program to discuss NJ-1 race
Audacy's Seven Up episode listing included Galdo, described as the NJ-1 Republican candidate, discussing the congressional contest. The listing did not provide a transcript or indicate a formal debate format.
Seven Up · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsement32BJ SEIU endorses Galdo's opponent Norcross, not Galdo
InsiderNJ reported that 32BJ SEIU endorsed incumbent Donald Norcross for the NJ-1 general election, bypassing Republican challenger Damon Galdo.
32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsGaldo outlines foreign policy positions on Israel, Gaza, and Iran
Galdo told WHYY he supports Israel's right to exist and defend itself while stating civilian lives matter and lasting peace should be the objective. On Iran, he supports military action short of U.S. ground troops, favoring economic pressure, sanctions, diplomacy, and a blockade if necessary.
NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsGaldo confirmed as Republican nominee facing incumbent Donald Norcross in NJ-1
WHYY identified Galdo as the Republican nominee for NJ-1, set to face seven-term incumbent Donald Norcross in the Nov. 3 general election. WHYY described the seat as reliably Democratic and noted it has been held by a Democrat since 1975.
NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsGaldo outlines domestic policy priorities: affordability, lower taxes, and South Jersey representation
Galdo stated his priorities included affordability, protecting working- and middle-class families, and restoring accountability and representation to South Jersey. He proposed lowering government spending and taxes, reducing energy costs, protecting overtime and tips tax treatment, and supporting manufacturing, skilled trades, and small businesses.
NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17endorsementGaldo receives endorsements from Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester County GOP organizations
WHYY's voter guide listed endorsements for Galdo from the Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester County Republican organizations, though specific dates for those endorsements were not provided.
NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 8newsGaldo announces third campaign for NJ-1 congressional seat
The New Jersey Globe reported that Damon Galdo launched his third campaign for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District over the holidays, having previously made unsuccessful bids for the Republican nomination in 2022 and 2024.
Highlight Archives - Page 197 of 2499 - New Jersey Globe · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Burlington County GOP organizationListed as an endorser in WHYY's voter guide updated September 17, 2026. whyy.org
- Gloucester County GOP organizationListed as an endorser in WHYY's voter guide updated September 17, 2026. New Jersey's official primary nominee certification dated April 2, 2026 identifies Galdo as the Gloucester County Republican-endorsed candidate. nj.gov
- Camden County GOP organizationListed as an endorser in WHYY's voter guide updated September 17, 2026. whyy.org
- Anne Fundner otherFentanyl-awareness advocate. Endorsement appears on Galdo's campaign endorsements page (updated September 27, 2026). Her statement: 'I wholeheartedly endorse Damon Galdo … for Congress in CD-1.' votedamongaldo.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $16K
- Spent
- $14K
- Cash on hand
- $2,021
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NJ01187(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Highlight Archives - Page 197 of 2499 - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] 2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Seven Up(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [4] 32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] Damon Galdo for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [7] NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [8] 04/02/2026 Page 1 of 6 Official List Candidates for US ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2026