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NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
$25.6K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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EducationMBA, The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)
Notable personal detailsMichael Roth is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He previously served in leadership roles at the U.S. Small Business Administration and has worked in economic development and housing-focused roles. Roth has also worked in the private sector, including roles at IBM, JPMorgan, and Johnson & Johnson, and he earned an MBA from the Wharton School. He lives in Westfield, New Jersey.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief targeted to middle-class families, working parents, small businesses, and seniors while calling for billionaires and multinational corporations to pay higher taxes; seeks to restore the SALT deduction and expand targeted tax credits (e.g., first-time homebuyer credits and property tax relief for seniors).
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a human right and expanding access and affordability through measures such as allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, expanding Affordable Care Act subsidies, capping out-of-pocket costs, expanding primary care, mental health and addiction services, and cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law, protecting and expanding reproductive freedom, and preserving access to contraception and IVF. The campaign platform opposes attempts to restrict reproductive care and calls for privacy protections so people are not prosecuted for seeking healthcare.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in and expanding clean energy and modern energy infrastructure, using federal funding and tax credits to lower energy costs and create clean-energy jobs in New Jersey; prioritizes remediation of water contamination (PFAS) and holding polluters accountable. Emphasizes building a clean-energy economy and bringing federal investment to the district rather than advocating for rapid phase-out of fossil fuels or Green New Deal–style language.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Michael Roth is running in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, where he is one of several candidates competing to challenge Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. The race is drawing attention because the district is considered a toss-up and could help decide control of the House. Recent coverage has focused more on Kean’s prolonged medical absence and weakened reelection prospects than on Roth himself, so details about Roth’s campaign are limited in the reports provided.
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Articles
WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit11 days ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary
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NNewsweek10 days ago
Tom Kean Jr.’s Chances of Beating Democrats in New Jersey
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NNewsmax21 days ago
N.J. Rep. Kean Plans Return to Capitol Hill
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UNU.S. News & World Report13 days ago
'What's the Word?' New Jersey Voters Look for Answers About Tom Kean Jr.'s Absence From Congress
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Polls
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$923.9K
$615.9K
$308.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$685.4K
$546.4K
$32.1K
Source: FEC
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