ECONOMY

SENATE RACE

Andrew Kim (Democrat)

Supports affordable housing and tax reliefs for middle-class families.

Proposes tax reforms focused on fairness and equity, ensuring wealthier individuals and corporations pay their fair share.
Supports affordable housing initiatives to help lower-income families access safe and stable homes.
Advocates for policies that promote economic growth while also addressing housing market challenges.
Aims to reduce the financial burden on middle-class families through targeted tax relief measures.

Curtis Bashaw (Republican)

Supports reducing tax burden on working families and increasing affordable housing.

Proposes tax reforms aimed at simplifying the tax code and reducing the tax burden on working families.
Supports initiatives to increase affordable housing availability and tackle homelessness.
Advocates for responsible fiscal policies that prioritize economic growth and investment in community development.
Emphasizes the need for incentives for first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

Christina Khalil (Green)

In support of increased affordable housing.

Calls for a fairer tax system that ensures high earners pay their fair share, while easing the burden on working families.
Advocates for policies that increase the supply of affordable housing and protect renters’ rights.
Supports programs that assist first-time homebuyers and promote equitable access to homeownership.
Emphasizes the need for increased funding for community development projects that enhance local housing markets.

Kenneth Kaplan (Libertarian)

In support of lowering taxes.

Believes the only way to cut taxes is to lower spending, and says he will do both.
Would like to eliminate all federal taxes.
Would like to see the Fair-Tax instituted at a lower rate.

Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers)

Specific information not found.

Patricia Mooneyham (Independent)

Supports a progressive tax system that ensures wealthier individuals contribute fairly, alleviating financial pressure on lower-income families.

Advocates for policies that increase the availability of affordable housing and support low-income renters.
Proposes programs aimed at helping first-time homebuyers navigate the housing market and secure financing.
Calls for increased funding for community development initiatives to revitalize neighborhoods and improve housing conditions.

HOUSE RACES

House District 1

Donald Norcoss (Democrat)

Supports tax policies that prioritize middle-class families and reduce the tax burden on working Americans.

Advocates for increasing affordable housing options to address the housing crisis and promote community stability.
Proposes measures to support first-time homebuyers and stimulate the housing market.
Emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility while investing in essential community services.

Theodore Liddell (Republican)

Proposes tax reforms aimed at ensuring fairness and reducing the financial burden on middle-class families.

Supports initiatives to increase the availability of affordable housing and address homelessness.
Advocates for investment in community development to stimulate economic growth and housing stability.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining fiscal responsibility while providing essential services.

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Robin Brownfield (Green)

Advocates for investment in community revitalization projects that enhance housing options and improve neighborhood conditions.

Calls for a fair tax system that ensures wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share while reducing the burden on middle and lower-income families.
Supports policies aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing and protecting renters from displacement.
Proposes initiatives to assist first-time homebuyers with down payments and navigating the housing market.

Austin Johnson (Independent)

“Taxation should be purposeful and infrequent, while housing should be plentiful and affordable.”

Joseph Spataro (American People’s Freedom) (Write-in)

Specific information not found.

House District 2

Joe Salerno (Democrat)

Proposes tax reforms aimed at reducing the tax burden on middle-class families and small businesses.

Advocates for increasing the availability of affordable housing through targeted development initiatives.
Supports measures that assist first-time homebuyers and encourage homeownership.
Emphasizes fiscal responsibility while ensuring essential services are adequately funded.

Jeff Van Drew (Republican)

Advocates for tax policies that promote economic growth and reduce the burden on taxpayers.

Supports measures to increase the availability of affordable housing and improve community development.
Emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility in government spending to support local economies.
Believes in providing incentives for small businesses and first-time homebuyers.

Thomas Cannavo (Green)

Advocates for a fair tax system that ensures high-income earners and corporations pay their fair share to support public services.

Supports initiatives that increase the supply of affordable housing, particularly for low- and middle-income families.
Proposes programs to assist first-time homebuyers in overcoming financial barriers to purchasing homes.
Emphasizes the need for investments in community development to revitalize neighborhoods and improve housing options.

House District 3

Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (Democrat)

Supports tax policies that promote fairness and reduce the financial burden on working families and small businesses.

Advocates for increased investment in affordable housing to address homelessness and housing shortages in the district.
Emphasizes the importance of community development initiatives that enhance economic opportunities for residents.
Proposes measures to assist first-time homebuyers, making homeownership more accessible.

Rajesh Mohan (Republican)

Proposes tax reforms aimed at ensuring fairness and reducing the burden on working and middle-class families.

Supports initiatives to increase affordable housing availability and combat homelessness in the district.
Advocates for investments in infrastructure and community development to stimulate economic growth.
Emphasizes the importance of protecting small businesses through tax incentives and support programs.

Steven Welzer (Green)

Emphasizes the need for increased funding for community development projects that improve living conditions and housing stability.

Supports a fair tax system that ensures the wealthy pay their fair share, relieving financial burdens on working families.
Advocates for policies that increase the availability of affordable housing and protect renters from exploitation.
Proposes programs to assist first-time homebuyers with financial assistance and resources to navigate the housing market.

Chris Russomanno (Libertarian)

Specific information not found.

Justin Barbera (Join the Revolution party)

Campaign did not respond to information requests.

Douglas Wynn (Why Not Wynn Party)

Specific information not found.

House District 4

Matthew Jenkins (Democrat)

Proposes tax reforms aimed at reducing the burden on working families and promoting economic equity.

Supports increasing the availability of affordable housing to combat homelessness and ensure housing stability.
Advocates for measures that assist first-time homebuyers and stimulate the housing market.
Emphasizes the importance of responsible fiscal policies that prioritize community development.

Chris Smith (Republican)

Supports tax reforms that prioritize middle-class families and stimulate economic growth.

Advocates for policies that encourage affordable housing development to combat housing shortages in the district.
Emphasizes fiscal responsibility and transparency in government spending.
Believes in providing incentives for small businesses to enhance local economies and job creation.

Barry Bendar (Green)

Advocates for a fair tax system that alleviates the burden on middle-class families while ensuring that corporations pay their fair share.

Supports policies aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing and addressing homelessness in the district.
Proposes programs to assist first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance and financial education.
Emphasizes the need for community investment to revitalize neighborhoods and improve living conditions.

John Morrison (Libertarian)

Promotes less government interference in housing to improve supply and affordability.

Supports reducing taxes to the point of complete elimination.

House District 5

Josh Gottheimer (Democrat)

Supports tax reforms that aim to lower taxes for middle-class families and small businesses, ensuring fairness in the tax code.

Advocates for increasing the availability of affordable housing to address the local housing crisis and support community development.
Emphasizes the need for policies that promote economic growth and job creation in the district.
Believes in providing support for first-time homebuyers to make homeownership more accessible.

Mary Jo Guinchard (Republican)

Supports tax reforms for working families.

Advocates for increasing the availability of affordable housing to combat the housing crisis in the district.
Supports incentives for first-time homebuyers to make the process more accessible.
Supports investing in community development to stimulate economic growth and stability.

Beau Forte (Green)

Specific information not found.

James Tosone (Libertarian )

Says federal government spending, taxes and debt are the biggest issues he hopes to address.

Wants to control government spending by reducing taxes and reforming the biggest federal spending programs: entitlements and the military.
Does not support an income tax increase on any tax bracket.

Aamir Arif (Peace Freedom Liberty Party)

Campaign did not repsond to information requests.

House District 6

Frank Pallone Jr. (Democrat)

Advocates for tax reforms that benefit middle-class families and promote economic fairness.

Supports initiatives to increase the availability of affordable housing and tackle homelessness in the district.
Emphasizes the need for policies that support small businesses and stimulate local economic development.
Believes in providing assistance for first-time homebuyers to enhance access to homeownership.

Scott Fegler (Republican)

Focuses on increasing the availability of affordable housing through zoning reforms and incentivizing development.

Advocates for a fair tax system that ensures wealthier individuals contribute their share while relieving the burden on lower-income families.
Proposes programs to assist first-time homebuyers, making homeownership more accessible.
Supports increasing funding for infrastructure improvements to enhance housing stability and community development.

Herbert Tarbous (Green)

Specific information not found.

Matthew Amitrano (Libertarian)

Supports a fair tax system that alleviates the financial burden on working families while ensuring that corporations pay their fair share.

Advocates for policies that increase the availability of affordable housing to help address the housing crisis in the district.
Proposes assistance programs for first-time homebuyers to facilitate access to homeownership.
Emphasizes the need for investment in community development projects that improve housing conditions and quality of life.

Fahad Akhtar (Common Sense Independent Party)

Specific information not found.

House District 7

Susan Altman (Democrat)

Supports fair wages for workers.

Supports union rights and the PRO Act, which restores the right of workers to freely and fairly form a union and bargain together for changes in the workplace
Supports repeal of SALT deduction cap, which permits taxpayers who itemize when filing federal taxes to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments.

Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican)

Supports prioritization of fiscal responsibility by addressing debt and deficit, cutting wasteful spending, and eliminating duplicative programs.

Supports creating jobs and promoting economic opportunities by supporting small businesses, reducing regulatory barriers, and ensuring a functional supply chain
Supports reinstatement of the SALT deduction cap, which permits taxpayers who itemize when filing federal taxes to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments.

Lana Leguia (Libertarian)

Promotes abolition of the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation.

Supports abolition of corporate welfare.
Supports abolition of the Federal Department of Education and reducing federal backed grants.

Andrew Black (Green)

Supports guaranteeing housing and food for all by limiting individuals to two houses and prohibiting corporate ownership of homes.

Supports using increased taxes on the wealthy to purchase apartment buildings to create affordable one-bedroom apartments.
Supports creating ground-floor grocery stores in these buildings with free access for residents in need, replacing SNAP

House District 8

Robert Menendez Jr. (Democrat)

Supports providing $65 billion to address the capital needs backlog for public housing, expanding child care stabilization grants and early learning workforce initiatives to address the child care crisis.

Supports enacting Democratic proposals to create over 1 million affordable homes through nearly $10 billion for a new Affordable Housing Access Program and improving access to affordable housing with mass transit.
Supports tax fairness by restoring the full SALT deduction, expanding access to affordable health care, increasing the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2028, and addressing the student debt crisis.

Anthony Valdes (Republican)

Supports tackling inflation by addressing the rising costs of essentials such as rent, food, gas, and health care, while also working to lower interest rates to help young people buy their first homes.

Supports holding the Biden Administration accountable for unprecedented inflation, which has caused a 20% rise in the cost of living without corresponding wage increases for working and middle-class families.
Supports expanding the child tax credit, capping student loan interest rates, and addressing the rising costs of higher education to make starting families and pursuing education more affordable for future generations.

Christian Robbins (Green)

Specific information not found.

Pablo Olivera (Labour Party)

Specific information not found.

Lea Sherman (Socialist Workers Party)

Specific information not found.

House District 9

Nellie Pou (Democrat)

Aims to lower taxes.

Billy Prempeh (Republican)

Supports continuing the revamp of the tax code initiated under President Trump to ensure more Americans take home their earnings and that small business owners receive favorable tax treatment to help them thrive.

Supports reducing the burden of high taxes on small businesses to prevent them from relocating overseas and harming American job opportunities.
Supports prioritizing American interests in trade deals, opposing agreements that negatively impact business owners and consumers, and committing to putting America first in economic policies.

Benjamin Taylor (Green)

Specific information not found.

Bruno Pereira (Libertarian)

Plans to alleviate financial strain on lower-income earners.

Wants to ensure a fairer tax system that scales according to ability to pay.
Aims to reduce income inequality by taxing higher earners at rates that reflect their financial capability, fostering a more equitable society.
Plans to completely eliminate taxation on Social Security income, ensuring retirees receive their full benefits.

House District 10

LaMonica McIver (Democrat)

Specific information not found.

Carmen Bucco (Republican)

Supports addressing the rising tax burden on families during a time of record inflation, emphasizing the need to control state spending and eliminate frivolous expenditures.

Supports policies that aim to improve the quality of life for citizens, ensuring that people can afford basic necessities and plan for a comfortable retirement.
Supports initiatives that promote financial stability for future generations, enabling families to leave a legacy for their children.

Jon Serrano (Green)

Supports expanding affordable housing in New Jersey.

Supports funding the construction and renovation of housing units and implementing zoning reforms to enhance the Department of Affordable Housing's reach across the district.
Supports targeted assistance for vulnerable communitie including immediate emergency housing for domestic violence victims, long-term support for young adults escaping abusive homes and specialized housing programs with comprehensive services for homeless veterans.
Supports financial assistance and incentives for low-income families through expanded rental assistance programs, housing vouchers, and homeownership initiatives, aimed at improving housing conditions and fostering economic stability for all New Jersey residents.

Donna Weiss (Social Activist Party)

Specific information not found.

Michelle Middleton (All of Us! Party)

Specific information not found.

Cynthia Johnson (C4C 2024 Party)

Specific information not found.

House District 11

Mikie Sherrill (Democrat)

Supports bipartisan efforts to bring federal investment to New Jersey, alleviating local burdens through essential projects and improving the state's return on federal taxes, while also providing real tax relief that benefits educators and first responders.

Supports tax fairness for New Jersey residents by advocating for the restoration of the full state and local tax (SALT) deduction, ensuring middle-class families are not unfairly burdened by double taxation.
Supports the Inflation Reduction Act to lower utility costs and provide energy-efficient tax credits for electric vehicles and solar panel installations, resulting in estimated savings of $300-$1,800 for New Jersey families.

Joseph Belnome (Republican)

Tax Relief and Deregulation: Lowering taxes and reducing excessive regulations will spur economic growth, leading to more jobs and higher wages for Americans.- Committed to fully uncapping the SALT deduction to ensure you keep more of your hard-earned money.

Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulation to spur economic growth
Advocates for uncapping the SALT deduction.

Lily Benavides (Green)

Supports a Universal Tenants Bill of Rights

Supports the establishment of programs that provide permanent housing solutions for low-income individuals, the unemployed, seniors and people with disabilities, while utilizing empty buildings to create livable spaces for the homeless.
Supports the creation of regulations to ensure fair rent prices that protect both tenants and landlords, alongside provisions for funding and shelter for those facing eviction to help secure their belongings and housing stability.
Supports measures to prevent gentrification by prohibiting corporations from developing expensive housing, discontinuing PILOT programs for municipalities, increasing the availability of affordable housing in large developments, and protecting trees and forests from being cut down for new construction.

Joshua Lanzara (Truth Freedom Prosperity Party)

Specific information not found.

House District 12

Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democrat)

Specific information not found.

Darius Mayfield (Republican)

Specific information not found.

Kim Meudt (Green)

Specific information not found.

Vic Kaplan (Libertarian)

Specific information not found.