2026 Elections · New Jersey

New Jersey's 2nd 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.

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Who is running in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Jeff Van Drew (Republican), Zack Mullock (Democratic) and Ramon Mora Jr. (Independent).

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Jeff Van Drew's sponsored bills →
  • Zack MullockDemocratic✓ Verified
    $824K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Ramon Mora Jr.Independent✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Jeff Van Drew votes yea on economic bills including technology use and financial exploitation prevention, and supports immigration security measures but voted nay on a national emergency resolution 14. Ramon Mora Jr. prioritizes affordability in housing and utilities, opposes collective punishment of immigrants, and advocates abolishing ICE 35. Zack Mullock criticizes tax cuts for the wealthy while safety-net programs face cuts and pledges to fight this tradeoff in Congress 9.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJeff Van DrewRepublicanZack MullockDemocraticRamon Mora Jr.Independent
Economy & Jobs

Van Drew votes yea on multiple economic bills including technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Mora supports tackling the cost-of-living crisis by investing in quality of life improvements and opposing corporate greed to help working people afford basics like housing, groceries, and energy.

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

Mora's top priority is affordability, encompassing housing, utilities, healthcare, and food costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jeff Van Drew votes yea on multiple economic bills including technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention 1. Ramon Mora Jr. supports tackling the cost-of-living crisis by investing in quality of life improvements and opposing corporate greed to help working people afford basics like housing, groceries, and energy 2. Mora's top priority is affordability, encompassing housing, utilities, healthcare, and food costs 3.
Healthcare

Van Drew votes yea on healthcare bills including EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Van Drew votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, fraud deportation, illegal entry prevention, and BOWOW Act, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Mora opposes collective punishment of immigrant groups and supports arresting offenders rather than targeting people based on identity, advocating for abolishing and prosecuting ICE.

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

Where they differ on Immigration: Jeff Van Drew votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, fraud deportation, illegal entry prevention, and the BOWOW Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 1. Ramon Mora Jr. opposes collective punishment of immigrant groups and supports arresting offenders rather than targeting people based on identity, advocating for abolishing and prosecuting ICE 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Van Drew votes yea on public safety bills including GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and violent offender control.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Mora advocates mandatory police body cameras, major police reform including extensive training and whistleblower protections, and passing a 'Murder by Desertion' law for officers failing to act in school shootings.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jeff Van Drew votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and violent offender control 1. Ramon Mora Jr. advocates mandatory police body cameras, major police reform including extensive training and whistleblower protections, and passing a 'Murder by Desertion' law for officers failing to act in school shootings 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Mora is pro-choice, supporting full bodily autonomy and opposing forced abortion bans, while advocating for economic support to reduce unwanted pregnancies and promote family stability.

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

Taxes & Government Spending

Van Drew votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mullock criticizes tax cuts for the wealthiest while safety-net programs face cuts, saying he will fight against that tradeoff in Congress.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Mora supports no income taxes on incomes under $40k, banning bank junk fees, and providing tax breaks for longtime homeowners and small business owners to ease financial burdens.

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

Mora says his own financial struggles give him a unique perspective for identifying waste, fraud, and abuse in federal budgets.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jeff Van Drew votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts 1. Zack Mullock criticizes tax cuts for the wealthiest while safety-net programs face cuts, and says he will fight against that tradeoff in Congress 2. Ramon Mora Jr. supports no income taxes on incomes under $40k, banning bank junk fees, and providing tax breaks for longtime homeowners and small business owners to ease financial burdens 3. Mora also says his own financial struggles give him a unique perspective for identifying waste, fraud, and abuse in federal budgets 4.
Energy & Environment

Van Drew votes yea on EPA rule disapproval, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Mora supports reducing electric bills by expanding the grid innovatively and harvesting wind and solar energy using existing infrastructure, and protecting air, land, and water.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jeff Van Drew voted yea on EPA rule disapproval, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on the consumer fuel retailer choice act 1. Ramon Mora Jr. supports reducing electric bills by expanding the grid innovatively and harvesting wind and solar energy using existing infrastructure, as well as protecting air, land, and water 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Van Drew votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Mora opposes Israel-first policies and AIPAC money, supports building stronger relations with the Western world and Gulf of Mexico islands, and promotes strategic soft power and a united North America.

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

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jeff Van Drew voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, voted in favor of the defense authorization and naming a veterans clinic, and supported the extension of the FISA Amendments Act 1. Ramon Mora Jr. opposes Israel-first policies and AIPAC money, supports building stronger relations with the Western world and Gulf of Mexico islands, and promotes strategic soft power and a united North America 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jeff Van Drew votes yea on multiple economic bills including technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention. Ramon Mora Jr. supports tackling the cost-of-living crisis by investing in quality of life improvements and opposing corporate greed to help working people afford basics like housing, groceries, and energy. Mora's top priority is affordability, encompassing housing, utilities, healthcare, and food costs.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jeff Van Drew votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, fraud deportation, illegal entry prevention, and the BOWOW Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Ramon Mora Jr. opposes collective punishment of immigrant groups and supports arresting offenders rather than targeting people based on identity, advocating for abolishing and prosecuting ICE.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jeff Van Drew votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and violent offender control. Ramon Mora Jr. advocates mandatory police body cameras, major police reform including extensive training and whistleblower protections, and passing a 'Murder by Desertion' law for officers failing to act in school shootings.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jeff Van Drew votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts. Zack Mullock criticizes tax cuts for the wealthiest while safety-net programs face cuts, and says he will fight against that tradeoff in Congress. Ramon Mora Jr. supports no income taxes on incomes under $40k, banning bank junk fees, and providing tax breaks for longtime homeowners and small business owners to ease financial burdens. Mora also says his own financial struggles give him a unique perspective for identifying waste, fraud, and abuse in federal budgets.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jeff Van Drew voted yea on EPA rule disapproval, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on the consumer fuel retailer choice act. Ramon Mora Jr. supports reducing electric bills by expanding the grid innovatively and harvesting wind and solar energy using existing infrastructure, as well as protecting air, land, and water.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jeff Van Drew voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, voted in favor of the defense authorization and naming a veterans clinic, and supported the extension of the FISA Amendments Act. Ramon Mora Jr. opposes Israel-first policies and AIPAC money, supports building stronger relations with the Western world and Gulf of Mexico islands, and promotes strategic soft power and a united North America.