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Michael Shurin
Michael Shurin was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District of New Jersey. He lost in the primary.[1]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Shurin's campaign platform included the following issues:[2]
- School choice and vouchers
- Balanced budget
- Term limits
Elections
2012
Shurin ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 8th District. He lost to incumbent Albio Sires in the June 5 Democratic primary.[1]
While Sires had the incumbent advantage of name recognition and a well-funded campaign, Shurin said he used social media and other low-cost methods to get his name out there in what he called "guerilla campaign style."[3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Albio Sires Incumbent |
89% | 30,840 |
| Michael Shurin | 11% | 3,808 |
| Total Votes | 34,648 | |
Recent news
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