Kyle Jasey

Kyle Jasey (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.

Jasey also ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Jersey. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.

Jasey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

U.S. House

New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Robert Menendez Jr. defeated Anthony Valdes, Christian Robbins, Pablo Olivera, and Lea Sherman in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Menendez Jr. (D)	59.2	116,434
		Anthony Valdes (R)	34.6	68,152
	Submit photo	Christian Robbins (G)	2.8	5,465
		Pablo Olivera (Labour Party)	2.2	4,295
	Submit photo	Lea Sherman (Socialist Workers Party)	1.2	2,419

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,765
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Robert Menendez Jr. defeated Ravinder Bhalla and Kyle Jasey in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 4, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Robert Menendez Jr.	52.0	22,465
	Ravinder Bhalla	37.5	16,218
	Kyle Jasey	10.5	4,528

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,211
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Anthony Valdes advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony Valdes	100.0	4,905

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,905
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Dario Duffe (R)

Endorsements

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U.S. Senate

General election

General election for U.S. Senate New Jersey

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate New Jersey on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrew Kim (D)	53.6	2,161,491
		Curtis Bashaw (R)	44.0	1,773,589
		Christina Khalil (G)	1.1	45,443
		Kenneth Kaplan (L)	0.6	24,242
		Patricia Mooneyham (Vote Better Party)	0.4	17,224
	Submit photo	Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party)	0.2	9,806

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,031,795
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Bob Menendez (Independent)
Nick Carducci (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Jersey

Andrew Kim defeated Patricia Campos Medina and Lawrence Hamm in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Jersey on June 4, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Andrew Kim	74.8	392,602
	Patricia Campos Medina	16.1	84,286
	Lawrence Hamm	9.1	47,796

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 524,684
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Jersey

Curtis Bashaw defeated Christine Serrano-Glassner, Justin Murphy, and Albert Harshaw in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Jersey on June 4, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Curtis Bashaw	45.6	144,869
	Christine Serrano-Glassner	38.4	121,986
	Justin Murphy	11.3	35,954
	Albert Harshaw	4.7	15,064

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 317,873
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

Kyle Jasey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jasey'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.

I am a dad, a husband a small business owner and a first time candidate running to represent NJ 08.

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?

I am a lifelong Democrat and first time candidate. I am running to represent the people of NJ 08. I strive to make life more affordable and prosperous for the people of my district.
I believe in Universal Healthcare, strong schools, green energy, and equality of opportunity.
I am a regular person. I rent my apartment, I pay for my healthcare, and my four year old son attends public school in Jersey City. My younger son is in daycare now, but will attend public school when he is able to.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My dad. He worked hard and always made time for his family. When I was in high school, he never missed a sporting event, even if he had to go back to the office afterwards.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

To Kill a Mockingbird. Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Courage and Integrity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am down to earth and endlessly curious. I also care about my fellow Americans and making life better for everyday people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To use all available information to make decisions that will improve the lives of the constituents of NJ 08.

What legacy would you like to leave?

On the family front, I want to set my kids up to be successful and to pursue whatever they are interested in. Politically, I want to help to get people who are struggling back on the right track. For me this means drug rehab programs, prisoner rehabilitation, universal healthcare, better nutrition, and just taking better care of our citizens in general.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

George Herbert Walker Bush winning the Presidency in 1988. I was 6 at the time and didn't really understand it, but I remember everyone being upset.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I believe it was working as a councilor at a soccer camp. It lasted a week or two, and then the camp was over. I was in high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I haven't read it in forever, but To Kill a Mockingbird. I've always liked the Atticus Finch character.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Sing 2 Skye Full of Stars. My sons are obsessed with it right now.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Two years ago I got long covid and developed a heart condition, despite getting two Pfizer shots and a Moderna booster. I had to wear a mobile defibrillator that would attempt to shock my heart back to life if it stopped. This was a really tough time for me and my family. It was a long road back, but I'm much better now.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

2 year terms require house members to be uniquely accountable to their constituents

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

It can be beneficial, but is not the most important characteristic.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Bringing manufacturing jobs back from abroad and doubling the size of the industrial plant to do so.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

4 years might increase productivity and decrease the emphasis on fundraising and winning elections.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I would likely support 12 year term limits for both Congress and the Senate.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes. Compromise is necessary and at times desirable for policymaking.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Investigative powers should be used to provide oversight of potential government abuses.

What committees interest you?

Education and Workforce, Ethics, Foreign Affairs, Scien, Space and Technology, Small Business and Joint Economic Committee

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe in full financial transparency of government officials. I would also vote to end active investment in the stock market.

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U.S. Senate

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign finance summary

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Kyle Jasey campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New Jersey District 8	Lost primary	$51,350	$42,385
2024*	U.S. Senate New Jersey	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$51,350	$42,385
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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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)

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Republican Party (3)

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Kyle Jasey

Elections

2024

U.S. House

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

U.S. Senate

General election

General election for U.S. Senate New Jersey

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Jersey

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Jersey

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

U.S. Senate

Ballotpedia survey responses

Campaign finance summary

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