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Democrat
Brad Cohen
NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
$11.0K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician (gynecologist)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPhysician (gynecologist)
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EducationMuhlenberg College (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsBrad J. Cohen is the mayor of East Brunswick, New Jersey and a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. He previously served on the East Brunswick Board of Education (2010–2016), including as board president. Cohen is a physician (gynecologist) and has also worked as a practicing doctor with St. Peter’s Physician Associates/Physicians Group. He holds a B.S. from Muhlenberg College, an M.D. from UMDNJ (now Rutgers New Jersey Medical School), and an M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School.
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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.
Polls
NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$424.4K
$318.3K
$212.2K
$106.1K
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2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$424.4K
$187.3K
$237.1K
$15.8K
Source: FEC
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