SECOND AMENDMENT

SENATE RACE

Andrew Kim (Democrat)

Supports assault weapon restrictions and gun safety.
Supports sensible gun control measures to reduce gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights.
Advocates for universal background checks and restrictions on assault weapons.
Emphasizes the importance of community safety and responsible gun ownership.
Promotes initiatives that address the root causes of gun violence, including mental health support.

Curtis Bashaw (Republican)

Supports background checks and preventing gun violence while defending Second Amendment rights.

Strongly defends Second Amendment rights while advocating for responsible gun ownership.
Supports background checks and measures aimed at preventing gun violence without infringing on individual rights.
Emphasizes the need for community-based programs that promote gun safety education.
Believes in addressing the root causes of violence through social and economic initiatives.

Christina Khalil (Green)

Supports increased gun safety measures while supporting the second amendment.

Supports comprehensive gun safety measures, including background checks and red flag laws, to enhance community safety.
Respects Second Amendment rights while advocating for responsible gun ownership and regulation.
Advocates for programs aimed at preventing gun violence through community engagement and education.
Calls for integrating mental health resources into discussions about gun control to address root causes of violence.

Kenneth Kaplan (Libertarian)

Supports the Second Amendment.

Feels the right to own and bear arms is just as important as other amendments.
Feels if someone's weapons are used in crimes then they should be punished, but if they are not, then they should be allowed to own guns.

Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers)

Specific information not found.

Patricia Mooneyham (Independent)

Advocates for a balanced approach to gun rights that respects the Second Amendment while implementing sensible safety measures.

Supports universal background checks to prevent firearms access to individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Promotes community education initiatives on responsible gun ownership and safety practices.
Emphasizes addressing mental health issues as a key component of reducing gun violence and promoting public safety.

HOUSE RACES

House District 1

Donald Norcoss (Democrat)

Advocates for common-sense gun control measures to reduce gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights.

Supports universal background checks and measures to restrict access to assault weapons.
Emphasizes the importance of community safety and responsible gun ownership.
Champions initiatives that address the root causes of gun violence through education and mental health support.

Theodore Liddell (Republican)

Supports universal background checks and regulations to prevent gun violence.

Advocates for responsible gun ownership while supporting common-sense gun control measures.
Emphasizes the importance of community safety and education around gun usage.
Believes in addressing the root causes of gun violence through social programs and mental health support.

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Robin Brownfield (Green)

Advocates for a balanced approach that respects Second Amendment rights while implementing sensible gun safety measures.

Supports comprehensive background checks to prevent firearms access for individuals with a history of violence or mental illness.
Promotes community programs focused on gun safety education and violence prevention to enhance public safety.
Emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues in discussions around gun control to reduce gun violence.

Austin Johnson (Independent)

“Individuals have the right to self-defense, and gun policies should focus on regulating actions rather than restricting access.”

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

Specific information not found.

House District 2

Joe Salerno (Democrat)

Advocates for protecting Second Amendment rights while supporting responsible gun ownership.

Supports common-sense gun control measures, including universal background checks.
Emphasizes the importance of community safety and education on gun usage and storage.
Believes in addressing the underlying causes of gun violence through social programs and mental health support.

Jeff Van Drew (Republican)

Opposes restrictive gun control measures that infringe on individual rights.

Supports the Second Amendment and advocates for the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Promotes responsible gun ownership and safety education rather than increased regulations.
Believes in addressing the root causes of violence through community programs rather than gun restrictions.

Thomas Cannavo (Green)

Supports responsible gun ownership while advocating for measures that enhance public safety.

Calls for universal background checks to ensure firearms do not fall into the wrong hands.
Promotes community programs focused on gun safety education and violence prevention to enhance overall safety.
Emphasizes the need to address mental health issues as a key component of any effective gun control strategy.

House District 3

Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (Democrat)

Supports universal background checks and measures aimed at reducing gun violence without infringing on Second Amendment rights.

Advocates for responsible gun ownership while supporting common-sense gun control measures to enhance public safety.
Emphasizes the importance of community education on gun safety and responsible usage.
Believes in addressing the root causes of gun violence through social programs and mental health support.

Rajesh Mohan (Republican)

Advocates for responsible gun ownership while supporting common-sense gun control measures to enhance public safety.

Supports universal background checks and policies aimed at preventing gun violence.
Emphasizes the importance of community safety and responsible gun usage education.
Believes in addressing the root causes of gun violence through mental health initiatives and community programs.

Steven Welzer (Green)

Supports a balanced approach to gun rights that respects the Second Amendment while implementing common-sense safety measures.

Advocates for comprehensive background checks to prevent firearms access for individuals with histories of violence or mental illness.
Promotes educational initiatives on responsible gun ownership and safety to enhance public awareness and safety.
Emphasizes addressing mental health concerns as a key factor in discussions about gun control and violence prevention.

Chris Russomanno (Libertarian)

Advocates for the protection of Second Amendment rights, emphasizing responsible gun ownership.

Opposes overly restrictive gun control measures that he believes infringe on law-abiding citizens’ right to bear arms.
Calls for addressing mental health issues as a key component of gun violence prevention, advocating for improved access to mental health resources.
Supports community-led initiatives aimed at promoting gun safety education and responsible ownership practices to reduce gun-related incidents.

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)

Advocates for responsible gun ownership while supporting common-sense gun control measures to enhance public safety.

Supports universal background checks and measures designed to reduce gun violence.
Emphasizes community safety and the importance of education around responsible gun usage.
Believes in addressing the root causes of gun violence through social programs and mental health initiatives.

Chris Smith (Republican)

Supports Second Amendment rights and advocates for the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

Opposes restrictive gun control measures that infringe upon individual freedoms.
Believes in promoting responsible gun ownership and education on safe gun practices.
Emphasizes the need to address the root causes of gun violence through community engagement and support programs.

Barry Bendar (Green)

Supports the Second Amendment and advocates for the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms.

Calls for sensible gun safety measures that do not infringe on the rights of responsible gun owners.
Emphasizes the need for community education on gun safety and responsible ownership to prevent accidents and violence.
Advocates for addressing mental health issues as part of a comprehensive approach to gun violence prevention.

John Morrison (Libertarian)

Supports the Second Amendment while encouraging gun safety measures.

Advocates for the Bill of Rights to be the most important piece of American legislation, including the Second Amendment.
Supports the right to protect family and property.

House District 5

Josh Gottheimer (Democrat)

Supports responsible gun ownership while supporting common-sense gun control measures to enhance public safety.

Supports universal background checks
Supports measures designed to prevent gun violence while protecting Second Amendment rights.
Supports community safety initiatives and education on responsible gun use.
Supports mental health resources and community programs to prevent gun violence.

Mary Jo Guinchard (Republican)

Advocates for responsible gun ownership while supporting common-sense gun control measures to enhance public safety.

Supports universal background checks and measures designed to reduce gun violence.
Supports community safety programs and education on responsible gun use.
Supports social services and mental health support to address gun violence.

Beau Forte (Green)

Supports implementing sensible gun regulations that aim to enhance public safety while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.

Advocates for the protection of Second Amendment rights and the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms.
Supports community education and programs focused on gun safety to prevent accidents and reduce gun violence.
Believes mental health issues should be a critical component in discussions about gun violence prevention and responsible gun ownership.

James Tosone (Libertarian)

Does not generally support gun-control legislation.

Believes background checks should be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
-Supports the requirement for a license being required to own a gun.

Aamir Arif (Peace Freedom Liberty Party)

Campaign did not repsond to information requests.

House District 6

Frank Pallone Jr. (Democrat)

Advocates for common-sense gun control measures aimed at reducing gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights.

Supports universal background checks and legislation to prevent access to firearms for individuals deemed a risk to public safety.
Emphasizes the importance of community safety initiatives and education around responsible gun ownership.
Believes in addressing the root causes of gun violence through social programs and mental health support.

Scott Fegler (Republican)

Supports a balanced approach to gun rights that respects the Second Amendment while promoting sensible regulations.

Advocates for comprehensive background checks to enhance community safety without infringing on responsible gun ownership.
Calls for funding community programs aimed at violence prevention and education on responsible gun use.
Emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues in discussions about gun control policies.

Herbert Tarbous (Green)

Specific information not found.

Matthew Amitrano (Libertarian)

Specific information not found.

Fahad Akhtar (Common Sense Independent Party)

Advocates for the protection of Second Amendment rights, emphasizing responsible gun ownership.

Supports reasonable gun regulations that enhance public safety without infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens.
Promotes community education initiatives focused on responsible gun ownership and safety practices.
Emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies to address gun violence, including mental health support and community engagement.

House District 7

Susan Altman (Democrat)

Supports common-sense gun reforms to protect schools, places of worship and communities.

Supports law enforcement, aims to provide tools to remove dangerous weapons and address crimes of hate, while ensuring local police are fully funded.
Believes in investigations into white-collar and political corruption, and ensuring law enforcement has the resources to hold individuals accountable.

Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican)

Believes in upholding current firearm laws.

Supports expaning prosecution of those who commit crimes with firearms

Lana Leguia (Libertarian)

Supports the fundamental human right to self-defense and advocates for the right of vulnerable individuals to arm themselves as a means of protection.

Supports the belief that all federal gun restrictions are unconstitutional and argues that any legitimate restriction on gun ownership requires repealing or altering the Second Amendment.
Supports the notion that armed individuals cannot be oppressed, emphasizing the importance of personal rights in maintaining civic freedom.

Andrew Black (Green)

Specific information not found

House District 8

Robert Menendez Jr. (Democrat)

Supports closing loopholes in gun purchasing laws and strengthening regulations to prevent access to firearms for abusive dating partners, felons, and children, as well as addressing the threat of ghost guns.

Supports increasing the scope of background checks to ensure Americans cannot purchase guns from private sellers without safety measures in place, and re-enacting and expanding the federal Assault Weapons Ban.
Supports public education on gun-related suicides, ensuring that guns are not present in schools near children
Supports Ethan’s Law or any legislation aimed at promoting safe storage of weapons.

Anthony Valdes (Republican)

Pro Second Amendment.

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)

Supports universal background checks.

Vows to “stand up to the gun lobby”
Would apply strict restrictions to firearms

Billy Prempeh (Republican)

Said the problem is not guns, it is criminals.

Benjamin Taylor (Green)

Specific information not found.

Bruno Pereira (Libertarian)

Specific information not found.

House District

House District 10

LaMonica McIver (Democrat)

Said gun violence is a public health issue

Carmen Bucco (Republican)

Specific information not found.

Jon Serrano (Green)

Specific information not found.

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 responsible gun ownership by advocating for common-sense gun safety measures, including bipartisan background checks, mental health resources and extreme risk protection orders to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of violent individuals.

Supports comprehensive gun safety legislation that includes provisions to close loopholes, such as the Charleston Loophole and the boyfriend loophole, while pushing for a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines to enhance public safety.
Supports the need for national gun safety standards.