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New Jersey · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Official source: New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Donald Norcross Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 1st District, incumbent since 2014 and former IBEW electrician and AFL-CIO labor leader. Full profile → Damon Galdo Republican Republican construction superintendent and podcast host making his third run for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueDonald Norcross
Democratic
Damon Galdo
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports raising wages, fair pay, and high-skilled job growth Supports cutting spending, regulations, and capping credit-card interest rates
HousingSupports measures to make housing more affordable Supports reducing regulations to make homeownership more attainable
Health careSupports expanding ACA access and lowering healthcare costs Supports price transparency, HSAs, competition, and preexisting condition protections
Immigrationno sourced position Supports secure borders, enforcement of immigration law, federal-local cooperation
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion rights and codifying Roe v. Wade no sourced position
EducationSupports affordable education and workforce training pathways Supports parental rights, school transparency, and core academic subjects
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment and voted for Inflation Reduction Act Supports affordable American energy and cutting regulations
Crime & public safetySupports safe neighborhoods, school safety, and criminal-justice reform Backs law enforcement and tougher penalties for violent crime
Taxes & budgetOpposes broad tariffs as a tax on working families Supports cutting spending, eliminating waste, and protecting tax relief
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and stricter gun-safety laws no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports campaign finance reform and expanding voting rights Supports voter ID, proof of citizenship, and election security measures
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized Iran war; backs Israel; demands congressional oversight no sourced position

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