Justin Strickland
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-11 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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Justin Strickland is trading at 4% to win the NJ-11 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundChatham Borough Councilman
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EducationTexas A&M University — studied political science
Notable personal detailsJustin Strickland is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District and a councilman in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. He is a former U.S. Army captain and Iraq War combat veteran who has described earning a Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals. He has also described prior federal service as a Pentagon-based Department of Defense employee working on economic development efforts related to Iraq and Afghanistan. He attended Texas A&M University and studied political science.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Justin Strickland is in the news because he is a candidate in the New Jersey 11th District special election, where Democrat Analilia Mejia has now won the race. The latest reports say Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and independent Alan Bond, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Earlier coverage focused on Mejia’s primary win and the special-election campaign, including a planned debate and the district’s broader political shift.
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Campaign Fundraising
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