Adrian Mapp
Adrian Mapp
NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
$29.8K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age69 years old (Dec 2, 1956)
GenderMale
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LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundMayor of Plainfield, New Jersey
Notable personal detailsAdrian O. Mapp is a Democratic politician and the mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey, serving in the office since 2014. He is also a candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District and has an authorized committee, Mapp for Congress. His public profiles describe him as a public servant and financial expert and note his community and faith involvement.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes holding local taxes steady or reducing them where possible and prioritizes affordability for residents. His congressional platform calls for lowering costs and supporting federal investment to ease local property tax burdens rather than proposing higher taxes. Fiscal responsibility and limiting tax increases are recurring themes in his public materials and campaign messaging.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal access to quality healthcare and has worked to preserve local government-run healthcare services. As mayor he emphasized keeping a federally qualified health center open and states he will fight for universal access to quality healthcare if elected to Congress.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to legal immigration and citizenship with background checks and requirements for eligibility, and has opposed ICE enforcement actions and local cooperation with ICE. Emphasizes regularization and protection of immigrant communities rather than broad deportation enforcement.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate action through local energy-efficiency and carbon-reduction initiatives, accountability for major polluters, and federal investment in infrastructure and sustainability rather than rejecting transitional fossil-fuel use. Emphasizes energy efficiency, reducing municipal carbon footprint, and holding oil companies accountable for climate damages.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense and comprehensive gun safety reforms while prioritizing public safety and community-based policing. Has publicly called for action on gun violence and joined local efforts advocating for restrictions on illegal guns and strengthened gun-safety measures. Emphasizes reducing gun-related harm as part of broader public-safety initiatives.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Adrian Mapp for NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
Assemblywoman Linda Carter
Public figure
Assemblywoman Linda Carter endorsed Adrian Mapp for Congress.
New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Advocacy group
The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association endorsed Adrian Mapp for NJ-12.
Senate President Nick Scutari
Elected official
Senate President Nick Scutari endorsed Adrian Mapp for Congress.
Union County Democrats
Labor organization
Union County Democrats endorsed Adrian Mapp for Congress in New Jersey's 12th district.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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