Donald Cresitello
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-11 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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$1.2KJUN 3, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPolitician
EducationBachelor's in Public Administration, Thomas Edison State College
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Notable personal detailsDonald Cresitello is an American politician and former mayor of Morristown, New Jersey, serving two nonconsecutive terms (1977–1981 and 2006–2010). He previously ran for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, including in the 2008 Democratic primary. In 2026, he filed as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and lists it as a campaign/platform priority. Positions emphasize expanding access to achieve universal coverage rather than specifying single-payer details.
Immigration & Border
Donald Cresitello has advocated for stronger local immigration enforcement, including seeking participation in the federal 287(g) program to deputize local police for immigration enforcement, and has framed his positions as targeting illegal immigration and criminal gangs. His public record emphasizes enforcement and deterrence rather than expansion of legal pathways or protections for undocumented immigrants.
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Public Safety & Guns
Has supported municipal participation in national gun-safety efforts that call for expanded background checks, closing gun-show loopholes, and improved tracing of illegal firearms while respecting lawful ownership. Served as a mayor who joined the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition, which advocated federal measures to limit illegal gun trafficking and strengthen background-check and trace-sharing policies.
Campaign Fundraising
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2026
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