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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

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Term
2 years
Candidates
3
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Ramon Mora Jr. is printed as "Invest in People" in most counties and as "Put People First" in Cumberland, Ocean and Salem counties. His name follows the Division of Elections' list and Gloucester's ballot; Atlantic, Cumberland and Salem print "Ramon Mora, Jr."

Taxes & budget

  • Zack MullockDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Ramon Mora Jr.Invest in People

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublican

    • Sponsored bill ending income tax on Social Security benefits
    • Voted for a $6,000 senior tax credit

Public safety

  • Zack MullockDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Ramon Mora Jr.Invest in People

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublican

    • Supports Trump border security and deporting criminal immigrants

Housing

  • Zack MullockDemocratic

    • Proposes rehabilitating abandoned properties into family housing
  • Ramon Mora Jr.Invest in People

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublican

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Zack MullockDemocratic

    • Pledges to cut living costs by targeting hidden fees
  • Ramon Mora Jr.Invest in People

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublican

    • Opposes allowing casinos in North Jersey

Environment & parks

  • Zack MullockDemocratic

    • Supports conservation policies and coastline replenishment
  • Ramon Mora Jr.Invest in People

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublican

    • Opposes offshore wind projects off South Jersey
    • Supports new nuclear generation at Salem and Oyster Creek

Health & human services

  • Zack MullockDemocratic

    • Supports restoring Affordable Care Act premium subsidies
  • Ramon Mora Jr.Invest in People

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff Van DrewRepublican

    • Pledges to oppose cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid

Government & transparency

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.