Justin Strickland
Justin Strickland
NJ-11 Democratic nominee?
$1.2K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleChatham Borough councilmember
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundChatham Borough councilmember
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Notable personal detailsJustin Strickland is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has served as an at-large councilmember in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports reversing recent tax cuts for the wealthy, taxing capital gains more like ordinary income, and adding more tax brackets to increase revenue. He proposes targeted taxes such as a vacancy tax on unoccupied properties and taxes on institutional ownership of single-family homes while backing expanded federal programs (childcare coupons, a public healthcare option, tuition caps) funded by these reforms. These positions prioritize higher taxes on wealth and corporate/financial practices and expanded government programs to address affordability.
Healthcare
Supports creating a public healthcare option to expand access and lower costs, with measures to limit prescription costs and cover preventive care for all Americans. Positions emphasize government-set pricing to compel private insurers to lower rates while allowing people to keep private coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform and changing the narrative around immigrants, emphasizing protections and improved messaging rather than enforcement-first approaches. Has advocated for reform in candidate forums and called for stronger pro-immigrant messaging.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports common-sense gun reform measures and safe gun ownership education while also supporting municipal funding for school police and public safety. He has been recognized by Moms Demand Action with a Gun Sense Candidate distinction and has backed paying for school police officers from municipal budgets.
News
Justin Strickland is in the news because of the NJ-11 Democratic primary and the broader shift in the district’s politics. The summaries say progressive candidate Analilia Mejia won the primary and will move on to the special election on April 16, 2026. The reports do not give any specific new development about Strickland himself beyond his connection to this race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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