Terri Reese
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-02 Democratic nominee?
$5.6K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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1%chance to win
$5.6KJUN 3, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRetail store manager
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationNew Jersey
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BackgroundRetail store manager
Notable personal detailsTerri Reese is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described herself as a longtime South Jersey/Atlantic County resident and a former retail store manager, and she has run a campaign focused on affordability and anti-corruption themes. She has appeared on official election-related and voter-guide resources connected to the NJ-02 contest.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports progressive tax changes including surtaxes on high incomes, closing corporate loopholes, raising the payroll tax cap, expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and child tax credits, and redirecting tax revenue to fund education, healthcare, infrastructure, and community investment. She also advocates for a living wage and policies that prioritize workers and small businesses over corporate interests.
Healthcare
Supports guaranteed affordable, comprehensive, and equitable universal healthcare for all, including mental health and substance use services; also backs policies to lower prescription costs and strengthen protections for pre-existing conditions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform centered on compassion, dignity, and a pathway to citizenship while proposing administrative controls at ports of entry to create legal paths to work, protect immigrants from exploitation, and help them gain citizenship; also criticizes ICE actions and calls for accountability for immigration enforcement abuses.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad access to abortion and reproductive health care and favors codifying reproductive rights into law. Advocates for full reproductive care coverage in health policy with no limitations and backing for federal measures to protect abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in renewable energy and training local workers for sustainable industries, coastal protection, waste reduction, and policies to address climate impacts and environmental justice. Advocates strengthening the electric grid and transitioning to renewable energy while emphasizing responsible corporate investment in communities.
Latest News
Terri Reese is in the news as one of the Democrats running in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District primary to challenge Rep. Jeff Van Drew. Recent coverage says the race is focused on which candidate can best appeal to local voters, with Reese competing against Bayly Winder, Zack Mullock, and Tim Alexander. The primary has also drawn attention because the district is expected to be part of a competitive general-election race this fall.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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