Tim Alexander
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 roleCivil rights attorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundCivil rights attorney
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Notable personal detailsTimothy C. Alexander is a civil rights attorney and former Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office law-enforcement officer who has run for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. He was the Democratic nominee for NJ-02 in 2022 and ran again in 2024. He filed for the 2026 Democratic primary for NJ-02 and has been active in South Jersey Democratic county conventions and endorsements.
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Political Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports restoring and expanding legal pathways for immigration and argues for a smart, secure system rather than a racially charged focus on the southern border; favors fairer, more even‑handed immigration reform while acknowledging national security concerns.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting women’s health care and states that health care decisions — including abortion and contraception — should be made by a woman and her doctor rather than politicians in Washington. He has identified abortion rights as a priority for voters in his district.
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Climate & Energy
Supports President Biden’s environmental initiatives and proposes building green energy infrastructure in New Jersey to combat the climate crisis. Emphasizes creating jobs through public infrastructure and clean energy development.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports responsible gun ownership and measures to improve public safety; has received a "Gun Sense Candidate" distinction from Moms Demand Action. Background in law enforcement informs his emphasis on safety and responsible policies.
Latest News
Tim Alexander is in the news because he is one of the Democrats running in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District primary to challenge Rep. Jeff Van Drew. The race is being framed around which candidate has the strongest local ties in the Shore-based district. The coverage does not add many details about Alexander’s own campaign beyond his place in the field.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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