NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationNew Jersey
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BackgroundSomerset County Commissioner (Board of County Commissioners)
EducationBachelor of Arts, Labor Studies and Employee Relations, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Notable personal detailsShanel Y. Robinson is a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran and local elected official in Somerset County, New Jersey. She serves on the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners (first elected in 2019) and has served as Commissioner Director, and she previously served on the Franklin Township Council, including as deputy mayor. Robinson has also served as president of the New Jersey Association of Counties and has run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to lower costs for working families and expand targeted tax credits and investments (including housing and affordability measures) rather than advocating major tax cuts. Emphasizes reducing household costs, protecting access to healthcare, and investing in infrastructure and clean energy as part of economic policy.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and describes healthcare as a right; advocates universal healthcare for all and expanded access to dignified, compassionate care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calls for creating an immigration system rooted in safety and respect for all; opposes current DHS leadership and advocates for immigration policies that protect rights and humane treatment.
Climate & Energy
Supports committing the U.S. to 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and a zero-carbon economy by 2050; advocates environmental justice, stronger air and water pollution regulations, investment in green infrastructure and resilient systems, and programs to transition fossil-fuel workers into good-paying renewable-energy jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports implementing universal background checks and restrictions on assault weapons, investing in gun-violence prevention and mental-health crisis teams, and prioritizing community-based violence-interruption and community policing strategies.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Shanel Robinson for NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
Somerset County Democratic Committee
Political organization
Somerset County Democratic Committee endorsed Shanel Robinson in the NJ-12 primary.
With Honor Fund III
Public endorsement
With Honor Fund III endorsed Shanel Robinson in NJ House District 12.
Somerset County Commissioners
Public figure
Somerset County Commissioners unanimously endorsed Shanel Robinson for Congress.
Franklin Township Democratic Committee
Political organization
Franklin Township Democratic Committee endorsed Shanel Robinson for NJ-12.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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