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NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
$2.3M
JAN 1, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age60 years old (Sep 23, 1965)
GenderMale
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LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley — B.A. (1987)
Notable personal detailsTom Malinowski is an American politician and former diplomat who served as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 2019 to 2023. Before serving in Congress, he worked in national security and human rights roles, including as Washington director at Human Rights Watch and as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor from 2014 to 2017. He earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.Phil. from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports restoring SALT deductions for New Jersey homeowners, backing targeted tax changes to make large corporations and the wealthy pay more (including support for a minimum corporate tax and votes for measures that fund investments paid for by closing tax loopholes). Advocates policies to lower costs for families (healthcare, childcare) while financing investments through tax code changes aimed at wealthy individuals and corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding and protecting the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug costs through Medicare negotiation, and creating a public Medicare-style buy-in or public option that Americans can choose while preserving private insurance. Prioritizes cracking down on insurer practices, capping premiums, and expanding access rather than eliminating private plans. Commits to defending Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security from cuts.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for Dreamers and DACA, opposes family separation and the travel ban, opposes a border wall as wasteful, and favors bipartisan comprehensive reform that combines stronger border security funding with humane immigration processes and a pathway to legal status for certain immigrants. Holds votes supporting humanitarian assistance and border security funding while criticizing harsh enforcement practices.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, including codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law and opposing national bans that would criminalize women and providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports Paris Agreement goals, federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, and significant federal investment in clean energy and climate resilience while accepting transitional fossil fuel use; opposes fossil fuel subsidies and has backed bills to keep the U.S. engaged in international climate commitments. Has supported measures like the Climate Action Now Act and voted for major Democratic climate-related legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports reinstating a federal assault weapons ban, expanding background checks and raising the minimum age for some gun purchases, and enacting nationwide red flag and safe-storage requirements as part of a comprehensive gun violence prevention platform.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Tom Malinowski is in the news after losing the NJ-11 Democratic primary to Analilia Mejia. With 93% of ballots counted, Malinowski had 27.7% to Mejia’s 29.1%, and he has conceded. The result is still awaiting official certification.
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NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.5M
$1.1M
$761.4K
$380.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.5M
$25.2K
$1.5M
$99.8K
Source: FEC
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