Brian Schkeeper
Brian Schkeeper (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.
Schkeeper completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brian Schkeeper earned a bachelor's degree from Grove City College in 2001, a graduate degree from Westminster Choir College at Rider University in 2005, and a Ph.D. from Indiana University in 2014. His career experience includes working as an educator. He has been affiliated with the National Education Association and the New Jersey Education Association.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 3
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (D) | 53.2 | 202,034 |
 | Rajesh Mohan (R)  | 44.7 | 169,454 | |
 | Steven Welzer (G) | 0.9 | 3,478 | |
 | Chris Russomanno (L) | 0.5 | 1,951 | |
 | Douglas Wynn (Why Not Wynn Party) | 0.4 | 1,332 | |
 | Justin Barbera (Join The Revolution Party) | 0.3 | 1,235 | |
| Total votes: 379,484 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3
Herbert C. Conaway Jr. defeated Carol Murphy, Joseph Cohn, Sarah Schoengood, and Brian Schkeeper in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. | 49.6 | 27,528 |
 | Carol Murphy | 25.3 | 14,049 | |
 | Joseph Cohn | 11.7 | 6,517 | |
 | Sarah Schoengood | 10.0 | 5,524 | |
 | Brian Schkeeper | 3.4 | 1,862 | |
| Total votes: 55,480 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Kim (D)
- Alexander Hammerli (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3
Rajesh Mohan defeated Shirley Maia-Cusick, Michael Francis Faccone, and Gregory Sobocinski in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rajesh Mohan | 38.0 | 13,011 |
 | Shirley Maia-Cusick | 30.7 | 10,507 | |
 | Michael Francis Faccone | 17.0 | 5,812 | |
 | Gregory Sobocinski | 14.4 | 4,947 | |
| Total votes: 34,277 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Schkeeper in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brian Schkeeper completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schkeeper's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Someone that can’t sit quietly while people are struggling or hurting. Someone that sees inequality and feels compelled to help. Someone that understands that many struggle for reasons beyond and outside of their own influence and responsibility.
I’m running for Congress because I have lived with and alongside the struggles many Americans are facing. I believe that Washington needs representatives that bring a diverse background to meet the challenges America and the world face. I've supported high schoolers grieving the loss of loved ones, empathized with foster children during difficult transitions, and consoled students facing familial pressure to abandon their passions. I've participated in the protective role of unions in securing fair wages and safeguarding workers. Crucially, I've learned that solutions arise from collaboration, not isolation.
The threats and attacks on Women’s Rights, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and Education are real…and for me they are personal.- Women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Full Stop. I am going to pass legislation that codifies Roe protections for all NJ women and women across the country. The choice of an abortion is between women and their doctors - not the government. Men, specifically Republican men, who wish to take us back to the 1800’s before women could vote sure as hell have no say in this decision either. I will work tirelessly to make this a reality for all women.
- I will work to expand and strengthen healthcare access and affordability. When our oldest was two years old, we watched what looked like an allergic reaction go from puffy eyes to swollen limbs and body. Because of the ACA, he was able to get the care he needed when he was diagnosed with a kidney disease and we didn’t have to make medical decisions based on our bank balance. When our foster children need medical care, we are lucky to be established patients, but many struggle to find doctors that will accept Medicaid insurance.
- As a recipient of survivor benefits when my father took his own life, I know the importance of Social Security. Threats to cut Social Security are a non-starter. Our seniors shouldn’t have to choose between their medications and food or housing stability. Working to ensure the stability of programs that millions of seniors paid into is crucial.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 30, 2024
