NJ-02 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsBayly Philip Christoper Winder is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). He has worked in national security and public service, including roles at the U.S. Department of State and at USAID, and has advised the FBI on technology and cybersecurity. He is running as a challenger to the incumbent in NJ-02.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for New Jersey residents (including permanently restoring the SALT deduction) while calling for corporations—particularly AI companies—to pay their fair share; favors protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and expanding programs that reduce costs for families (utility assistance, farm credit, clean-energy tax credits).
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and proposes adding dental, vision, and hearing coverage to Medicare to improve affordability and access.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting the right to abortion and access to IVF, and calls for strengthening access to prenatal and postpartum care. Focuses on expanding access to affordable health care and local clinics to ensure rural areas get care.
Climate & Energy
Supports funding for resilient coastal infrastructure and protecting the Pinelands, waterways, and open spaces; requires local consultation and public input before large energy projects proceed; calls for grants to municipalities to address illegal dumping and pollution. Positions emphasize environmental protection and community input rather than explicit fossil-fuel expansion or rollback of climate commitments.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes public safety by supporting police and first responders, expanding mental health care for veterans and first responders, and addressing border security and fentanyl trafficking; the campaign does not present an explicit position on specific gun policies (e.g., background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws) in publicly available platform materials.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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