Joseph Belnome

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Joseph Belnome

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

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Birthplace

Newark, N.J.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Building inspector

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Joseph Belnome (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Joseph Belnome was born in Newark, New Jersey, and lives in Belleville, New Jersey. His career experience includes working as a journeyman bricklayer and inspector.

Elections

2024

See also: New Jersey's 11th Congressional District election, 2024

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11

Incumbent Mikie Sherrill defeated Joseph Belnome, Lily Benavides, and Joshua Lanzara in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mikie Sherrill (D)	56.5	222,583
		Joseph Belnome (R)	41.8	164,556
		Lily Benavides (G)	1.2	4,780
	Submit photo	Joshua Lanzara (Truth Freedom Prosperity Party)	0.5	1,832

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 393,751
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11

Incumbent Mikie Sherrill defeated Mark DeLotto in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mikie Sherrill	93.6	48,539
		Mark DeLotto	6.4	3,309

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,848
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11

Joseph Belnome defeated John Sauers and Raafat Barsoom in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Belnome	86.8	25,608
		John Sauers	8.2	2,425
		Raafat Barsoom	5.0	1,464

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,497
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Belnome in this election.

2023

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for New Jersey State Senate District 34

Britnee Timberlake defeated Joseph Belnome in the general election for New Jersey State Senate District 34 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Britnee Timberlake (D)	76.1	18,677
		Joseph Belnome (R)	23.9	5,875

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,552
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 34

Britnee Timberlake advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 34 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Britnee Timberlake	100.0	8,768

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,768
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 34

Joseph Belnome advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 34 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Belnome (Write-in)	100.0	110

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 110
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Belnome's campaign website stated the following:

“	Our "Restore Integrity" Campaign, will focus on the following issues that will make New Jersey a better and safer State for families. 1. Constitutional Rights: I am committed to safeguarding our Constitution and preserving the freedoms it guarantees by opposing any laws that infringe on our rights and by promoting legislation that reinforces our foundational liberties. 2. Strong Borders: We must secure our borders, full stop! Ensuring the safety and security of our nation is paramount. I will advocate using the laws we have in place to deal with migrants here illegally. Follow and enforce the laws we have in place. Illegal means illegal. 3. Energy Dominance: We must prioritize domestic energy production to reduce our reliance on foreign sources, ensuring energy security. Drill, baby drill! 4. Economic Prosperity: I am committed to boosting our economy by putting American businesses and workers first. We'll prioritize repatriation of manufacturing back to the U.S. with tax incentives. 5. Rein in Spending: I pledge to enforce strict fiscal discipline in Congress, implementing rigorous budget reviews to slash wasteful spending and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently. 6. Protect Children: I advocate for the protection of children by proposing legislation that restricts access to gender-affirming care until the age of 25 and maintain traditional gender-specific facilities and sports teams to uphold safety and privacy. There are only 2 genders! 7. Secure elections: I am dedicated to restoring trust in our electoral process by implementing stringent voter ID laws, enhancing ballot security measures, and ensuring transparent and auditable election procedures. 8. Law & Order: Victim justice before criminal justice. Corruption in FBI, DOJ and Courts. Corruption in politics. Crime on the street. Looting a mandatory felony and jail. 9. Fair Trade: We need to renegotiate trade deals to make them more favorable for America, reducing trade deficits and protecting American jobs. 10. Independent Foreign Policy: I will work to ensure that our foreign policy always serves the best interests of the United States, reducing unnecessary entanglements in conflicts abroad. 11. Tax Relief and Deregulation: Lowering taxes and reducing excessive regulations will spur economic growth, leading to more jobs and higher wages for Americans. Committed to fully uncapping the SALT deduction to ensure you keep more of your hard-earned money. 12. Safe water and food: I am dedicated to eliminating PFAS and harmful chemicals from our water and food supplies through stringent regulation and continuous environmental monitoring to ensure public health and safety.	”
—Joseph Belnome's campaign website (2024)

2023

Joseph Belnome completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Belnome's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Joseph Belnome is a dedicated and accomplished individual hailing from Newark, New Jersey, and raised in the neighboring town of Belleville. He has built a remarkable life rooted in his strong work ethic, community engagement, and commitment to public service. Born to parents who hailed from the same town in Sicily, Joseph witnessed firsthand their journey to American citizenship upon immigrating to the United States.

In his earlier years, Joseph honed his skills as a journeyman bricklayer in Local #4, where his craftsmanship and attention to detail were highly regarded. With a deep passion for construction and ensuring the safety of buildings, Joseph transitioned his career and now serves as an inspector in the Building Department of Belleville Township. Through this role, he plays a vital part in upholding safety standards and ensuring the compliance of structures, fostering a secure environment for residents and businesses alike.

Joseph's dedication to public service extends beyond his professional endeavors. As a district leader for the Belleville Republican Party, he plays a pivotal role in shaping local politics and advocating for the principles and values he holds dear. He has actively contributed his time and expertise to various mayoral and board of education campaigns, striving to effect positive change and improve the quality of life for the community he calls home.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Parental rights
• Protecting children
• Medical freedom

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m personally passionate about protecting children. That includes informing parents when a child is attempting to transition to another gender! I personally want to ban gender transition until the age of 25. Women also need to be protected from biological males sharing bathrooms and locker rooms and I would like to ban biological males from women’s sports.
I am also adamantly against mandatory vaccines, masks, or social distancing enforcement.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

NJPHIPAC
https://www.facebook.com/NJPHIPAC?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Campaign finance summary

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Joseph Belnome campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New Jersey District 11	Lost general	$235,276	$235,276
2023	New Jersey State Senate District 34	Lost general	$10,997	$0
2023	New Jersey State Senate District 34	Lost general	$10,997	$0
Grand total			$257,270	$235,276
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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New Jersey's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cory Booker (D)

Andrew Kim (D)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Norcross (D)

District 2

Jeff Van Drew (R)

District 3

Herbert Conaway (D)

District 4

Chris Smith (R)

District 5

Josh Gottheimer (D)

District 6

Frank Pallone (D)

District 7

Thomas Kean (R)

District 8

Robert Menendez (D)

District 9

Nellie Pou (D)

District 10

LaMonica McIver (D)

District 11

Mikie Sherrill (D)

District 12

Bonnie Coleman (D)

Democratic Party (11)

Republican Party (3)