Sam Wang
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
$29.8K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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$29.8KJUN 3, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleProfessor (Princeton University)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundProfessor (Princeton University)
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EducationCalifornia Institute of Technology (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsSamuel Sheng-Hung Wang is a Princeton University professor and neuroscientist who has also been active in election analysis and redistricting reform. He directs the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and has written and spoken publicly on gerrymandering and democracy reforms. In 2026, he ran as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District and filed with the FEC as a House candidate in that district.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Sam Wang’s campaign materials emphasize funding medical research and protecting Medicare and Medicaid; he has expressed skepticism about increased endowment taxes and supports student loan forgiveness or deferment. He has not published a clear, detailed plan on federal tax rates or broad tax reforms.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and funding public health institutions and programs including Medicare and Medicaid, defending medical research funding (NIH/NSF), and restoring scientific integrity at FDA and CDC.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), creating a new immigration framework that respects legal boundaries and civil rights, and establishing a clear path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who work and seek to belong. The candidate emphasizes pairing reforms with attention to legitimate border concerns while opposing enforcement that operates 'above the law.'
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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