NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
$2.3M
JAN 1, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMorris Township (NJ) Township Committee member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundMorris Township (NJ) Township Committee member
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EducationCornell University (B.A./B.S. in Economics and Operations Research)
Notable personal detailsJeff Grayzel is a Democratic politician and engineer who has served on the Morris Township (New Jersey) Township Committee and has been mayor and deputy mayor of Morris Township. He has worked in the healthcare and life-sciences sector, including a lengthy career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, and has led a private medical device development firm. Grayzel ran for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 special election cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes supporting small businesses by expanding access to capital and lowering tax rates for small business owners, and highlights keeping local taxes stable as a priority. His economic platform focuses on growing an innovation economy, investing in R&D and infrastructure, and reducing costs for working families rather than proposing higher taxes on wealthy individuals or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act; advocates for a public option to expand coverage and increase competition; prioritizes lowering premiums and out-of-pocket costs for working families while promoting healthcare innovation to reduce costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways including a pathway to citizenship for long-term residents, calls for federal support for schools and social services serving immigrant families, and opposes inhumane enforcement practices. Advocates coordinating federal, state, and local governments to implement humane, strategic immigration policy and filling jobs needed by the economy.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate is identified as a pro‑choice candidate and has been endorsed by an organization that evaluates and endorses pro‑choice/feminist candidates. His campaign materials emphasize general healthcare and insurance priorities but do not publish a detailed abortion policy on the campaign issues page.
Climate & Energy
Supports local environmental actions such as banning single‑use plastics and expanding EV charging infrastructure, and advances clean‑energy and innovation priorities as part of his policy platform. Endorsed by the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters in a past campaign, indicating pro-environment positions.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jeff Grayzel for NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
Phil Murphy
Public figure
Phil Murphy endorsed Jeff Grayzel for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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