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Democrat
Michael Roth
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
$9.9K
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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EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School (MBA)
Notable personal detailsMichael Roth is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District (2026). He has worked in economic development and finance, including roles with IBM, JPMorgan, and Johnson & Johnson, and has led or advised small-business and local-economy initiatives. He has been associated with leadership roles at the U.S. Small Business Administration and has been described as CEO of Next Street.
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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 updatedMay 19, 2026
Michael Roth is in the news because he has been absent from the House for weeks while dealing with an unspecified personal health issue. His office says he expects to return to a regular schedule soon, but he has already missed dozens of votes. The absence comes as he is running for re-election in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, a closely watched toss-up seat.
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Polls
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$874.5K
$583.0K
$291.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$726.3K
$439.7K
$29.3K
Source: FEC
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