Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th District, 2026

Valentina E. Esq. Mendoza

D Democratic PartyChallengerElection Nov 3, 2026

Not on the November ballot

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Fundraising

Raised: $2K
Spent: $2K
Cash on hand: $0
Reported through: Jan 11, 2026

The race

Full race

Seat currently held by Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (Republican).

RThomas H. Kean, Jr.Incumbent$4.9M
DRebecca BennettChallenger$4.3M
DTina ShahChallenger$2.3M
DBrian VarelaChallenger$2.0M
DMichael RothChallenger$1.3M
DMegan O'RourkeChallenger$571K
DGregory Vartan IIIChallenger$193K
DBeth Ellen Ph.d. AdubatoChallenger$168K

Background

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