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Andrew Black
Andrew Black (Green Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Black completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Andrew Black was born in Oberlin, Ohio. He earned a high school diploma from Wellington High School. His career experience includes working as a warehouse worker and manager.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Thomas Kean Jr. defeated Susan Altman, Andrew Black, and Lana Leguia in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Kean Jr. (R) | 51.8 | 223,331 |
 | Susan Altman (D) | 46.4 | 200,025 | |
 | Andrew Black (G)  | 1.0 | 4,258 | |
 | Lana Leguia (L) | 0.9 | 3,784 | |
| Total votes: 431,398 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Susan Altman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Altman | 100.0 | 38,030 |
| Total votes: 38,030 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Blazakis (D)
- Joseph Signorello (D)
- Gregory Vartan (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Thomas Kean Jr. defeated Roger Bacon in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Kean Jr. | 78.2 | 37,623 |
 | Roger Bacon | 21.8 | 10,460 | |
| Total votes: 48,083 | |||
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Polls
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Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[2] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[3] For tips on reading polls from FiveThirtyEight, click here. For tips from Pew, click here.
The links below show polls for this race aggregated by FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics, where available. Click here to read about FiveThirtyEight's criteria for including polls in its aggregation.
Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kean Jr. | Republican Party | $6,023,133 | $6,068,925 | $48,287 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Susan Altman | Democratic Party | $6,252,517 | $6,241,501 | $11,016 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Roger Bacon | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Andrew Black | Green Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Lana Leguia | Libertarian Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[4][5][6]
If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add, email us.
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Race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[7]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[8][9][10]
| Race ratings: New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | October 29, 2024 | October 22, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Black in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Andrew Black completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Black's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In my campaign, I pledge to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency. I am not corrupt, and I will not take PAC money or large donations. My campaign is powered by the people, for the people. Together, we can create a government that truly represents our values and addresses the real issues facing our communities.
Join me in this journey to bring honest and effective leadership to our government. Let's work together to ensure that every voice is heard and every family has the opportunity to thrive.- I am dedicated to ensuring that every person has access to basic needs like food and housing, which are fundamental human rights. To achieve this, I advocate for comprehensive policies that guarantee nutritious food and safe, affordable housing for all. This entails supporting local food initiatives, expanding food assistance programs, and creating more affordable housing options. Additionally, I propose implementing measures to pay farmers for excess produce to feed the poor, rather than letting it go to waste.
- It's time to end the endless wars that drain our resources and devastate communities around the world. We must prioritize peace and diplomacy, resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than military intervention. This includes advocating for the freedom of the Palestinian people. I'm committed to reducing the military budget and reallocating funds to invest in Americans' healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. By prioritizing our citizens over warfare, we can build a more prosperous and peaceful future. Join me in ending forever wars, supporting global rights, and investing in America's future.
- It's urgent to address the environmental crisis within five years, not the 30 often suggested. We must hold oil and gas companies accountable for decades of environmental degradation. I propose strict regulations and penalties to ensure they bear the cost of cleanup and transition to renewable energy. Additionally, supporting the land back movement is crucial to restoring Indigenous stewardship of the land. We can't afford to wait any longer. Join me in demanding immediate action to protect our planet for future generations.
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Campaign finance summary
Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 13, 2024
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
