NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEconomic development entrepreneur
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
GenderMale
LocationNew Jersey
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BackgroundEconomic development entrepreneur
Notable personal detailsElijah Dixon is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He formed the principal campaign committee “Elijah Dixon for Congress” and filed as a House candidate with the FEC. Dixon has been described as a Trenton-based economic development entrepreneur and a self-described democratic socialist whose campaign has highlighted issues including universal healthcare, social housing, and climate justice. In April 2026, he announced he was ending his campaign and endorsing Dr. Adam Hamawy.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding government-provided social and economic programs (public healthcare option, universal childcare, paid family leave, affordable housing as infrastructure, and public-first utilities) and emphasizes government action to reduce economic precarity and hold corporations accountable.
Healthcare
Supports expanding public access to healthcare, including establishing a public healthcare option and advancing universal healthcare coverage as a campaign priority.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate criticizes current immigration enforcement practices and emphasizes addressing structural drivers that push migrants to make dangerous journeys, questioning the role and weaponization of agencies like the Department of Homeland Security. He discussed the “abolish ICE” narrative as needing broader policy attention to root causes rather than solely enforcement expansion.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate-forward investments, climate justice, and clean energy infrastructure that delivers clean air and water, resilient neighborhoods, and reliable energy while protecting overburdened communities. Advocates creating well‑paying jobs through climate and clean‑energy investments and includes climate action among campaign priorities.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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