Tim Alexander
Tim Alexander
NJ-02 Democratic nominee?
$5.6K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundAttorney
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Notable personal detailsTimothy Alexander is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. He has worked as a civil rights attorney and previously served in law enforcement, including as a detective captain with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. He has also worked as a prosecutor in Philadelphia and has run for NJ-02 in prior cycles.
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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.
News
Tim Alexander is in the news because he is running in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. The race is focused on who can best challenge Rep. Jeff Van Drew, with local ties becoming a major issue in the district. Alexander is one of the candidates in that contest, alongside Bayly Winder, Zack Mullock, and Terri Reese.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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