2026 Elections · New Jersey

New Jersey's 10th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this New Jersey congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District in 2026?

LaMonica McIver (Democratic) and Carmen Bucco (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: LaMonica McIver supports empowering entrepreneurs and investing in job creation and workforce development, voting yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and certain reauthorization acts 12. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and support resolutions but yea on a national emergency resolution 4. Carmen Bucco supports growing the economy by helping small businesses thrive and reducing burdensome laws and red tape 3. She says deaths in ICE custody should not be treated as politically motivated before a cause is determined, urging sympathy for the detainee's family over blaming detention staff 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueLaMonica McIverDemocraticCarmen BuccoRepublican
Economy & Jobs

MCIVER supports empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, and investing in job creation and workforce development to build a strong economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McIver votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and certain reauthorization acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bucco supports growing the economy by helping small businesses thrive and reducing burdensome laws and red tape.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: LaMonica McIver supports empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, and investing in job creation and workforce development to build a strong economy 1. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and certain reauthorization acts 2. Carmen Bucco supports growing the economy by helping small businesses thrive and reducing burdensome laws and red tape 3.
Healthcare

MCIVER supports providing equitable access to high quality healthcare for all communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McIver supports access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans and increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure for underserved communities.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McIver votes yea on rural care and early act reauthorization but nay on Medicaid harm, premium reduction, and patient support acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

McIver votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and support resolutions but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bucco says deaths in ICE custody should not be treated as politically motivated before a cause is determined, urging sympathy for the detainee's family over blaming detention staff.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: LaMonica McIver votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and support resolutions but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Carmen Bucco says deaths in ICE custody should not be treated as politically motivated before a cause is determined, urging sympathy for the detainee's family over blaming detention staff 2.
Public Safety & Crime

McIver votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bucco supports law enforcement and first responders, opposes tying their hands, and advocates being tough on violent crime to keep communities safe.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: LaMonica McIver votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills 1. Carmen Bucco supports law enforcement and first responders, opposes tying their hands, and advocates being tough on violent crime to keep communities safe 2.
Abortion

MCIVER supports passing a clear, comprehensive law protecting reproductive rights nationwide to prevent dangerous abortion bans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McIver opposes the overturning of Roe v. Wade and supports safeguarding reproductive rights including abortion, IVF, and contraception access.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

McIver votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bucco believes taxes are out of control and supports controlling state spending and stopping frivolous expenditures to improve quality of life.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: LaMonica McIver votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. Carmen Bucco believes taxes are out of control and supports controlling state spending and stopping frivolous expenditures to improve quality of life 2.
Energy & Environment

MCIVER supports policies addressing environmental racism, promoting clean air and water, investing in renewable energy, and building resilient communities against climate change.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McIver supports expanding environmental protections, holding polluters accountable, and creating a sustainable economy to address climate change and environmental justice.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McIver votes yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA disapproval, consumer choice, and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

McIver votes yea on resolutions to remove forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

LaMonica McIver supports empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, and investing in job creation and workforce development to build a strong economy. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and certain reauthorization acts. Carmen Bucco supports growing the economy by helping small businesses thrive and reducing burdensome laws and red tape.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

LaMonica McIver votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and support resolutions but yea on a national emergency resolution. Carmen Bucco says deaths in ICE custody should not be treated as politically motivated before a cause is determined, urging sympathy for the detainee's family over blaming detention staff.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

LaMonica McIver votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills. Carmen Bucco supports law enforcement and first responders, opposes tying their hands, and advocates being tough on violent crime to keep communities safe.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

LaMonica McIver votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. Carmen Bucco believes taxes are out of control and supports controlling state spending and stopping frivolous expenditures to improve quality of life.