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Brad Cohen
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
$29.8K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$29.8KJUN 3, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor of East Brunswick, New Jersey
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundMayor of East Brunswick, New Jersey
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Notable personal detailsBrad J. Cohen is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District (2026 election cycle). He is associated with the principal campaign committee “Brad Cohen for Congress” and has filed federal campaign finance paperwork with the FEC. Publicly available candidate materials describe him as the mayor of East Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Brad Cohen emphasizes making life more affordable and has highlighted stabilizing municipal property taxes as mayor of East Brunswick; he has also urged the state to return energy-tax funds to municipalities. Public materials and local reporting describe a focus on responsible fiscal management at the local level but do not state a clear position on federal tax rates for individuals, corporations, or wealth redistribution.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to affordable healthcare and opposing policy actions that would cut or undermine existing healthcare coverage. Emphasizes his experience as a physician to improve affordability and access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports bipartisan immigration reform and believes Congress can lay the groundwork for immigration reform; frames the issue as one where progress can be made across party lines. Public statements emphasize pursuing reform rather than enforcement-first policies, without detailed policy prescriptions on border enforcement in the available sources.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and stronger gun-registration requirements while also backing security measures such as armed officers in schools and permitting for congregational leaders; emphasizes preventing gun violence alongside community safety. Positions indicate favoring regulation and safety measures while recognizing lawful gun ownership and law enforcement roles.
Latest Polls
NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Brad Cohen currently averages 11.0%, ranking 4th in this race, 1.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 11.0%Position: 4thMargin: -1.0 ptsLatest poll: 11.0% (May 5 - 7)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through May 5 - 7.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$866.5K
$649.9K
$433.3K
$216.6K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$866.5K
$63.3K
$803.2K
$44.6K
Source: FEC
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