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Tina Shah
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
$9.9K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician (pulmonary and critical care)
PartyDemocratic
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPhysician (pulmonary and critical care)
Notable personal detailsTina Shah is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is a triple board-certified physician and has worked in federal health policy roles in the Barack Obama and Joe Biden administrations. Shah has also held senior roles focused on clinician well-being and has worked in health technology, including serving as Chief Clinical Officer at Abridge.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering costs for working families, opposing Medicaid cuts and tax breaks for billionaires, and prioritizing limiting corporate/industry profits that raise consumer costs. Emphasizes expanding access to affordable healthcare as part of economic policy to reduce burdens on families.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care, reducing costs, and stopping insurance denials while strengthening healthcare delivery and workforce wellbeing. Emphasizes policies to expand access for veterans and New Jersey residents, reduce administrative burden on clinicians, and protect patients from insurance denials.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has made general comments supporting due process and equal treatment in immigration enforcement and has referenced immigration-related issues affecting her community (e.g., H‑1B debate, hate crimes), but has not articulated detailed policy proposals on border security, asylum, pathways to legalization, or enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports and will fight to protect reproductive rights and the right to abortion, and frames access to abortion as part of ensuring health care access. The campaign emphasizes protecting reproductive rights as a priority for her platform.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Tina Shah is in the news as a Democratic challenger in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, where the race is shaping up as a key November contest. Recent coverage focuses on incumbent Tom Kean Jr.’s extended absence from House votes because of an unspecified medical issue, which has added uncertainty to the seat. The district is being closely watched because it is considered a toss-up and could help decide control of the House.
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Polls
NJ-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.0M
$1.5M
$990.2K
$495.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.0M
$1.4M
$604.0K
$40.3K
Source: FEC
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