Donald Cresitello
NJ-11 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Mayor
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPolitician
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Notable personal detailsDonald Cresitello is an American politician from Morristown, New Jersey who served as mayor of Morristown (1977–1981 and 2006–2010). He has been a recurring candidate for public office in New Jersey, including Democratic primary campaigns for U.S. Senate (1982, 2008). He has also been a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
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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.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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