NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSomerset County Commissioner (Commissioner Director)
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundSomerset County Commissioner (Commissioner Director)
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Notable personal detailsShanel Y. Robinson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. She is Commissioner Director on the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and has served in local government in Franklin Township, including as a council member and deputy mayor. Robinson is a U.S. Air Force veteran and has also served as president of the New Jersey Association of Counties.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Shanel Robinson for NJ-12 Democratic nominee?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Public endorsement
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Shanel Robinson in the NJ-12 primary.
Somerset County Democratic Committee
Political organization
Somerset County Democratic Committee endorsed Shanel Robinson and Al Abdelaziz Bennett at convention.
With Honor Fund III
Public endorsement
With Honor Fund III endorsed Shanel Robinson in NJ-12.
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen
Public figure
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen endorsed Shanel Robinson for Congress.
Somerset County Commissioners
Public figure
Somerset County Commissioners unanimously endorsed Shanel Robinson for Congress.
Franklin Township Democratic Committee
Political organization
Franklin Township Democratic Committee endorsed Shanel Robinson for NJ-12.
Franklin Township Democratic Committee
Political organization
Franklin Township Democratic Committee endorsed Shanel Robinson for Congress in NJ-12.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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