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Democrat
Jeff Grayzel
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
Democrat
NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
$2.3M
JAN 1, 2027
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Live Odds — NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
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1%chance to win
$2.3MJAN 1, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundMorris Township, NJ committee member (local elected official)
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EducationCornell University — B.A., Economics
Notable personal detailsJeff Grayzel is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has served on the Morris Township Committee and has served as mayor and deputy mayor of Morris Township. Grayzel has worked in business and medical development and previously worked in marketing and new business development at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He earned undergraduate degrees from Cornell University and a master's degree from Columbia University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes supporting small businesses by expanding access to capital and lowering tax rates for small business owners, and highlights keeping local taxes stable as a priority. His economic platform focuses on growing an innovation economy, investing in R&D and infrastructure, and reducing costs for working families rather than proposing higher taxes on wealthy individuals or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act; advocates for a public option to expand coverage and increase competition; prioritizes lowering premiums and out-of-pocket costs for working families while promoting healthcare innovation to reduce costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways including a pathway to citizenship for long-term residents, calls for federal support for schools and social services serving immigrant families, and opposes inhumane enforcement practices. Advocates coordinating federal, state, and local governments to implement humane, strategic immigration policy and filling jobs needed by the economy.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate is identified as a pro‑choice candidate and has been endorsed by an organization that evaluates and endorses pro‑choice/feminist candidates. His campaign materials emphasize general healthcare and insurance priorities but do not publish a detailed abortion policy on the campaign issues page.
Climate & Energy
Supports local environmental actions such as banning single‑use plastics and expanding EV charging infrastructure, and advances clean‑energy and innovation priorities as part of his policy platform. Endorsed by the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters in a past campaign, indicating pro-environment positions.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Jeff Grayzel is in the news because he is a candidate in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, where the Democratic primary and general election have been the main focus. Recent coverage centers on Analilia Mejia winning the Democratic primary and then winning the special election, which determined the seat's outcome. The reporting also notes debate and campaign activity around the race, but it is sparse on any direct developments involving Grayzel specifically.
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Articles
FNFox News7 months ago
Key elections this month2026 elections that could decide House majority control
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SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat7 months ago
Suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests
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NNorthjersey.Com7 months ago
Candidates in NJ-11 special election agree to April 1 debate
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NNNBC News9 months ago
Steve Kornacki: Democratic primary season kicks off with an anti-establishment earthquake
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$484.8K
$363.6K
$242.4K
$121.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$484.8K
$0.00
$484.8K
$26.9K
Source: FEC
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