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Democrat
Michael Roth
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
$25.6K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$25.6KJUN 9, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleEconomic development leader
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundEconomic development leader
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EducationMBA, Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)
Notable personal detailsMichael Roth is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. He has worked in economic development and has served in leadership roles connected to the U.S. Small Business Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic. His career has included roles at IBM, JPMorgan, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as running his own business, and he earned an MBA from the Wharton School. He lives in Westfield, New Jersey.
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 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 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 on the primary contest, with Rebecca Bennett described as the frontrunner and Roth still in the mix.
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Articles
WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit3 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary
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NNewsweek3 months ago
Tom Kean Jr.’s Chances of Beating Democrats in New Jersey
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NNewsmax4 months ago
N.J. Rep. Kean Plans Return to Capitol Hill
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UNU.S. News & World Report3 months ago
'What's the Word?' New Jersey Voters Look for Answers About Tom Kean Jr.'s Absence From Congress
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Latest Polls
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Michael Roth currently averages 10.6%, ranking 4th in this race, 1.8 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 10.6%Position: 4thMargin: -1.8 ptsLatest poll: 12.0% (May 31 - Jun 1)Polls included: 5
Average recalculated from polls through May 31 - Jun 1.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.3M
$960.8K
$640.5K
$320.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.3M
$40.1K
$1.2M
$68.9K
Source: FEC
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