Michael
P. McGuire
Republican nominee challenging Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Michael P. McGuire is the Republican nominee for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway. He lives in Freehold Township, New Jersey. [10, 12]
McGuire previously served as a New York City Police Department officer and was a first responder on September 11, 2001. He later pursued a legal career and currently works as a family-law attorney, and he continues to serve as a U.S. Navy Reservist. [8, 12, 4]
He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA from St. Joseph's College, as well as a Juris Doctor from Touro University. Patch's candidate questionnaire notes he has held no previous elected or appointed office. [4, 6]
McGuire won a contested three-way Republican primary in June 2026 to secure the GOP nomination. His campaign website is michaelmcguireforcongress.com. [9, 11, 20]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, New Jersey
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Family-law attorney and U.S. Navy Reservist
- Website
- michaelmcguireforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 5debateLeague of Women Voters virtual forum for NJ-03 candidates scheduled, McGuire invited
The League of Women Voters organized a virtual forum for all NJ-03 congressional candidates on October 5, 2026. McGuire was among those invited. Available sources do not confirm whether he attended or what he said at the event.
The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsMcGuire confirmed as Republican candidate on NJ-03 ballot alongside three other candidates
The WHYY voter guide identified McGuire as the Republican candidate facing incumbent Herb Conaway (D), Steven Welzer (Green), and Ryan Michael Kelly (independent) in the November 3 general election.
NJ election 2026: 3rd Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsWHYY voter guide publishes McGuire's policy positions and endorsements
WHYY's voter guide outlined McGuire's priorities: lifting the SALT cap, expanding the Child Tax Credit, auditing federal programs, boosting domestic energy, supporting police, and addressing VA backlogs. On foreign policy, he supports Israel and says U.S. military force should involve vital national security interests with congressional oversight. Endorsements listed include Burlington County Federated Republican Women, National Women's Prayer and Voting Army, NJ Right to Life PAC, and Mercer Garden State Federated Republican Women.
NJ election 2026: 3rd Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingMcGuire campaign finance report: $79,190 raised, $807 cash on hand, $94,594 in debt
Friends of Michael McGuire reported raising $79,190 between December 2025 and June 30, 2026, ending the period with only $807 cash on hand and $94,594 in committee debt. Receipts included candidate loans.
NJ-03 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsMcGuire wins three-way Republican primary for NJ-03 with 57.9% of the vote
Michael P. McGuire won the Republican primary against Jason Cullen and Justin Barbera, receiving 14,810 votes (57.9%) to secure the GOP nomination for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District.
NJ-3 — US House projection · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Women's Prayer and Voting Army organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given michaelmcguireforcongress.com
- Burlington County Federated Republican Women organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given michaelmcguireforcongress.com
- Mercer Garden State Federated Republican Women organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no date given michaelmcguireforcongress.com
- New Jersey Right to Life PAC organizationOfficial PAC endorsement michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 20, 2026
- Joseph Stillwell officialMercer County Republican state committeeman and New Jersey Young Republicans national committeeman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 20, 2026
- Jack McNaboe officialManalapan Township mayor michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 20, 2026
- Owen Henry officialNew Jersey state senator michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 20, 2026
- Michael Manning officialFreehold Township Republican Committee chair michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 20, 2026
- Skye Gilmartin officialHightstown Republican Committee chair and Mercer County GOP vice chair michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 4, 2026
- Vicky Flynn officialNew Jersey assemblywoman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 4, 2026
- Marcy McMullen officialHolmdel Township Republican Committee chair michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 4, 2026
- Declan O'Scanlon Jr. officialNew Jersey state senator michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 4, 2026
- Gerry Scharfenberger officialNew Jersey assemblyman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · May 4, 2026
- Robert Pluta officialLawrence Township Republican Organization chairman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 29, 2026
- Christine Ciaccio officialRobbinsville Township Republican Organization chair michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 29, 2026
- Glen Mendez officialManalapan Republican Organization chair michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 29, 2026
- Peter Inverso officialFormer New Jersey state senator michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Dominick "Nick" DiRocco officialMonmouth County commissioner michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 15, 2026
- Thomas A. Arnone officialMonmouth County Board of County Commissioners director michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 15, 2026
- Patricia Johnson officialMercer County Republican chair michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 15, 2026
- Frank Lay officialHamilton Township Republican Committee chairman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Apr 15, 2026
- Shaun Golden officialMonmouth County sheriff and county GOP chairman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Mar 26, 2026
- Monmouth County Republican Committee organizationDescribed by the campaign as unanimous michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Mar 12, 2026
- Mercer County Republican Committee organizationCounty party endorsement michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Mar 5, 2026
- Barry Goldwater Jr. officialFormer U.S. congressman michaelmcguireforcongress.com · Feb 25, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $79K
- Spent
- $78K
- Cash on hand
- $807
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NJ03184(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] NJ-03 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Michael P. McGuire - iVoter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] NJ-3 — US House projection(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] NJ election 2026: 3rd Congressional District voter guide - WHYY(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [8] MICHAEL MCGUIRE EARNS TWO MORE ...(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
- [9] 2026 Election: 3rd Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026