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Tom Malinowski

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NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?

$2.3M

JAN 1, 2027

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Overview

Current roleFormer U.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

Age60 years old (Sep 23, 1965)

GenderMale

LocationNew Jersey

BackgroundPolitician

EducationPrinceton High School (graduated 1983)

Notable personal detailsTom Malinowski is an American politician and former diplomat who served as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in the Obama administration (2014–2017). Born in Słupsk, Poland, he later grew up in New Jersey and was educated at UC Berkeley and the University of Oxford.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports restoring SALT deductions for New Jersey homeowners, backing targeted tax changes to make large corporations and the wealthy pay more (including support for a minimum corporate tax and votes for measures that fund investments paid for by closing tax loopholes). Advocates policies to lower costs for families (healthcare, childcare) while financing investments through tax code changes aimed at wealthy individuals and corporations.

Healthcare

Supports expanding and protecting the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug costs through Medicare negotiation, and creating a public Medicare-style buy-in or public option that Americans can choose while preserving private insurance. Prioritizes cracking down on insurer practices, capping premiums, and expanding access rather than eliminating private plans. Commits to defending Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security from cuts.

Immigration & Border

Supports protections for Dreamers and DACA, opposes family separation and the travel ban, opposes a border wall as wasteful, and favors bipartisan comprehensive reform that combines stronger border security funding with humane immigration processes and a pathway to legal status for certain immigrants. Holds votes supporting humanitarian assistance and border security funding while criticizing harsh enforcement practices.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, including codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law and opposing national bans that would criminalize women and providers.

Climate & Energy

Supports Paris Agreement goals, federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, and significant federal investment in clean energy and climate resilience while accepting transitional fossil fuel use; opposes fossil fuel subsidies and has backed bills to keep the U.S. engaged in international climate commitments. Has supported measures like the Climate Action Now Act and voted for major Democratic climate-related legislation.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports reinstating a federal assault weapons ban, expanding background checks and raising the minimum age for some gun purchases, and enacting nationwide red flag and safe-storage requirements as part of a comprehensive gun violence prevention platform.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Tom Malinowski is in the news because he finished second in the NJ-11 Democratic primary, with Analilia Mejia leading on 29.1% of the vote to his 27.7%. Malinowski has conceded, though the results still await official certification. Mejia is now set to move on to the special election on April 16, 2026.

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