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Jeff Grayzel

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Democrat

Jeff Grayzel

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NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?

$2.3M

JAN 1, 2027

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Overview

Current roleCouncil Member

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

LocationNew Jersey

BackgroundEngineer

EducationCornell University (Dual-degree: Operations Research/Industrial Engineering and Economics, 1981–1985)

Notable personal detailsJeff Grayzel is an engineer and inventor who ran as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 special election cycle. He has served on the Morris Township Committee, including as a two-term mayor and as deputy mayor. He has also worked in medical-device development and has described himself as an inventor with 13 patents.

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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.

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 His campaign materials emphasize general healthcare and insurance priorities but do not publish a detailed abortion policy on the campaign issues page.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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 12, 2026

Jeff Grayzel is in the news because he is a candidate tied to the New Jersey 11th District special election, which is drawing attention as part of a broader fight for control of the U.S. House. Recent coverage says the district’s Democratic primary has already been decided, with Analilia Mejia winning and moving on to the April 16 special election. The race is being watched closely because suburban voting trends and other April contests could help shape the balance of power in Congress.

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