Bayly Winder
Bayly Winder (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Winder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (June 2 Democratic primary)
New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (June 2 Republican primary)
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 2
Tim Alexander, Bill Finn, Zack Mullock, Terri Reese, and Bayly Winder are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 on June 2, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Curtis Green (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 2
Incumbent Jeff Van Drew is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 on June 2, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bayly Winder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Winder's responses.
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My career has been rooted in public service. I’ve worked at the U.S. State Department, advised the FBI on technology and national security issues, and most recently served at USAID as an Advisor to Administrator Samantha Power. In those roles, I saw how decisions made in Washington directly affect families back home — from healthcare costs to energy bills to whether small towns get a fair shot at economic growth. I’m running because I was frustrated by a system that rewards insiders while working families struggle. Too many politicians stay in office for decades, trade stocks, and cater to corporate donors while avoiding accountability. I don’t believe anyone should go to Congress to get rich or cling to power.
I’m running to restore trust, bring integrity back to government, and fight for affordability, accountability, and opportunity across South Jersey. I’m not running to climb a political ladder — I’m running to serve my neighbors and deliver real results.- Families in South Jersey are being crushed by high costs — healthcare, housing, energy, groceries, etc.- — while politicians argue and corporations cash in. I’m focused on lowering costs by standing up to monopolies, protecting Medicaid and Medicare, expanding energy assistance, and making sure federal investments actually benefit local communities. Economic growth should help working people, not just executives and lobbyists.
- For too long, South Jersey has been treated as an afterthought. I’ll fight to ensure our rural, coastal, and working-class communities get their fair share of federal investment. That means supporting good-paying, union-backed jobs, protecting farmland and water resources, and demanding that development projects serve local residents — not outside corporations. South Jersey deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and delivers.
- Washington is broken because too many politicians play by a different set of rules than everyone else. I’m running to restore trust by pushing for real ethics reform: banning stock trading by members of Congress, enforcing term limits, and ending backroom deals that shut out voters. Public office should be about service, not self-enrichment. I’ll call out corruption wherever it exists — in either party — and work to make government transparent, accountable, and worthy of public trust.
Their example matters because democracy only works when someone is willing to confront the powerful and demand accountability. That’s the model I want to follow in Congress. I don’t want to be another politician who looks the other way or protects insiders. I want to uncover wrongdoing, challenge backroom deals, and make sure government serves working people, not entrenched interests. The muckrakers proved courage and honesty can change a system. That’s the standard I aim to live up to.
Good representatives must listen before they speak and show up consistently, especially when conversations are uncomfortable. They should be willing to compromise in good faith without abandoning core values. Transparency matters — voters deserve to know how decisions are made and who benefits.
Members must also serve as a check on executive power, uphold the Constitution, and conduct serious oversight of federal agencies. Legislating responsibly — especially on budgets, healthcare, and national security — is critical, as is working across lines when possible to deliver results.
Its constitutional powers — especially over spending and oversight — make it a critical institution for accountability. When the House functions properly, it reflects the voices and priorities of everyday Americans.
My background in public service gives me insight into policymaking and oversight, but I also believe lived experience outside of elected office is essential to effective leadership.
We must address cost-of-living pressures, protect the social safety net, strengthen election integrity, and ensure new technologies — including artificial intelligence — are developed responsibly. Failing to act risks deeper division and instability.
Term limits would encourage fresh ideas, reduce corruption, and help restore public trust. I support limits that balance experience with accountability, enough time to serve effectively, but not so long that office becomes a career unto itself - 2 terms in the Senate and 5 terms in the House.
What struck me most wasn’t just the policy impact, but the emotional toll: living every day under uncertainty created by political decisions made far away. That conversation reinforced for me that healthcare debates in Washington aren’t theoretical. They shape whether families can plan for the future or live in constant crisis.
However, compromise should never excuse corruption, cruelty, or the erosion of democratic norms. I believe in practical problem-solving, not performative gridlock.
If elected, I would use that power to prioritize affordability for working families, protect Medicaid and Medicare, invest in local infrastructure and job creation, and ensure that corporations pay their fair share. I would oppose tax policies that shift costs onto middle- and working-class families while rewarding consolidation and corporate excess.
Investigations should be evidence-based, transparent, and focused on protecting democratic institutions, public trust, and the rule of law. When wrongdoing is uncovered, consequences should follow regardless of party affiliation.
Councilwoman Carla Thomas, Pleasantville Council President
Councilman Charles Oglesby, Sr., Pleasantville Councilman
Angela Bardoe, Cumberland County Democratic Committeewoman
Douglas Fisher, Fmr. NJ Agriculture Secretary
Edward Salmon, Fmr. NJ Assemblyman
Government should establish clear guardrails around data protection, algorithmic transparency, and accountability, while supporting innovation that serves the public interest. Workers should be protected from displacement without safeguards, and AI systems used by government must be fair, explainable, and subject to oversight.
Voters should have confidence that elections are fair, accessible, and secure — and that no one is trying to tilt the rules for political advantage.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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