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NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
$25.6K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
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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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 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 ClickOnDetroit2 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary
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NNewsweek2 months ago
Tom Kean Jr.’s Chances of Beating Democrats in New Jersey
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NNewsmax2 months ago
N.J. Rep. Kean Plans Return to Capitol Hill
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UNU.S. News & World Report2 months 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
Endorsements
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Michael Roth for NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Indivisible Lambertville New Hope
Public figure
Indivisible Lambertville New Hope endorsed Michael Roth in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
Five Indivisible chapters
Public endorsement
Five Indivisible chapters endorsed Michael Roth in NJ-7.
Two local leaders
Labor organization
Two local leaders in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District endorsed Michael Roth.
Senior White House and New Jersey climate leaders
Public endorsement
Senior White House and New Jersey climate leaders endorsed Michael Roth through Climate Leaders for Michael.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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