Justin Strickland
NJ-11 Democratic nominee?
$1.2K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleChatham Borough Councilman
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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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 upcoming special election. The summaries indicate that Analilia Mejia won the Democratic primary and will compete in the April 16, 2026 special election. Strickland is not described as having any separate recent development in the provided reports.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
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Source: FEC
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