Ramon
Mora Jr.
Independent progressive and Vineland nursing technician challenging Rep. Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District
- sources
- 8
- positions
- 11
- endorsements
- 0
Background
Ramon Mora Jr. is a Vineland, New Jersey resident running as an Independent candidate in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 34 He is described by NJ Spotlight News as a nursing technician and nursing-school graduate, having earned a nursing degree from Atlantic Cape Community College after graduating from Vineland High School. 54
Mora has no prior elected or public executive office on record, and Smarter.Vote notes he has no public legislative voting record. 1 NJ Spotlight News lists his occupation as "Full-Time Candidate" for the 2026 race. 4 He describes himself as a "Progressive Independent" and his campaign operates under the name "Ramon Mora Jr for Congress" at SouthJerseyGrit.com. 59
The seat Mora is seeking is currently held by Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who is also running in the November 2026 general election. 3 Mora was recognized in 2026 as one of Front Runner New Jersey's "30 Under 40 Top Latino Leaders of South Jersey." 10
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, New Jersey
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- southjerseygrit.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6filingMora confirmed on NJ-02 general-election ballot alongside Van Drew and Mullock
A candidate list based on New Jersey Division of Elections records, checked October 6, listed Mora as an independent candidate on the November 3 general-election ballot alongside Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew and Democrat Zack Mullock.
New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsDCCC adds NJ-02 to target list, framing race around Democratic challenger Mullock vs. Van Drew
NJ.com reported that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added NJ-02 to its 'Districts in Play' list. The article framed the move around Mullock's challenge to incumbent Van Drew, not around Mora's independent candidacy.
Jeff Van Drew NJ-02 race added to DCCC target list ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsWHYY guide reports Mora's foreign-policy positions, including opposition to prioritizing Israel over U.S. interests
The WHYY voter guide reported Mora's opposition to prioritizing Israel's interests over those of the United States and quoted him criticizing the war with Iran. These are his stated views as reported by WHYY; original statement dates were not specified separately.
New Jersey election 2026: Your 2nd Congressional District voter guide · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsWHYY voter guide details Mora's platform: affordability, transparency, anti-corporate focus
WHYY's NJ-02 voter guide described Mora's platform as focused on affordability, transparency, and investing in people's quality of life. He called for addressing job losses caused by corporations prioritizing profits and creating jobs through infrastructure and education investment. The guide also noted he had no endorsements at the time.
New Jersey election 2026: Your 2nd Congressional District voter guide · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19newsMora profiled as South Jersey Latino leader; campaign focuses on affordability and housing
Front Runner New Jersey reported on Mora's campaign emphasis on affordability, housing, and high utility rates as part of a 30 Under 40 Top Latino Leaders of South Jersey profile.
Class of 2026: 30 Under 40 Top Latino Leaders of South Jersey Sponsored by Franklin Bank - Front Runner New Jersey · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 2filingRamon Mora Jr. registers campaign committee with FEC
Mora's FEC committee was registered on April 2, 2026. Smarter.Vote reported no receipts or disbursements for 2025–26 in the FEC data it reviewed, listing $0 raised.
Ramon Mora Jr. (I) – NJ-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6NJ02269(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Ramon Mora Jr. — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Ramon Mora Jr. (I) – NJ-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Jeff Van Drew NJ-02 race added to DCCC target list ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] VOTE411 Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [6] Class of 2026: 30 Under 40 Top Latino Leaders of South Jersey Sponsored by Franklin Bank - Front Runner New Jersey(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [7] New Jersey election 2026: Your 2nd Congressional District voter guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [8] Ramon Mora Jr. Runs for Congress as Progressive Independent - Front Runner New Jersey(opens in a new tab) Jul 4, 2026