New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election (June 5, 2018 Democratic primary)

Elections in New Jersey, 2018

• General election: Nov. 6
• Voter registration deadline: Oct. 16
• Early voting: Sept. 22 - Nov. 5
• Absentee voting deadline: Nov. 6

• Online registration: No
• Same-day registration: No
• Voter ID: No
• Poll times: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 2, 2018
Primary: June 5, 2018 General: November 6, 2018 Pre-election incumbent: Frank LoBiondo (Republican)
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in New Jersey
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2018): R+1 Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic Inside Elections: Likely Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
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State Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-N.J.) defeated three other Democrats for the party's nomination, earning more than 50 percent of the vote.

With longtime incumbent Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) retiring, Democrats were looking to turn this swing district blue. "There is no path to the majority for Democrats without making inroads in the New York and New Jersey suburbs,” said former Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) official Jesse Ferguson.

Party officials rallied around Van Drew early. George Norcross, referred to as a "South Jersey Democratic power boss" by Politico, endorsed Van Drew before he declared his candidacy, and the DCCC named him to its Red to Blue program on February 21, 2018.

Van Drew outraised his Democratic rivals by a factor of five, with $489,000 in receipts through the first quarter of 2018. His next closest Democratic fundraising rival, retired teacher Tanzie Youngblood, raised $88,000.

Former Cory Booker staffer Will Cunningham, who entered the race in January 2018, and activist Nathan Kleinman also ran.

Van Drew faced attorney Seth Grossman (R) in the general election.

The Second District includes New Jersey's only Pivot Counties—two of the 206 counties across the United States that voted for Donald Trump (R) in the 2016 presidential election after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.

Candidates and election results

Jeff Van Drew defeated Tanzie Youngblood, Will Cunningham, and Nathan Kleinman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 2 on June 5, 2018.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 2

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Van Drew	57.0	16,901
		Tanzie Youngblood	18.5	5,495
		Will Cunningham	16.2	4,795
		Nathan Kleinman	8.3	2,467

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sean Thom (D)

Candidates

See also: Statistics on U.S. Congress candidates, 2018

 Democratic primary candidates

• Will Cunningham
• Nathan Kleinman
• Jeff Van Drew ✔
• Tanzie Youngblood

Did not make the ballot:

• Sean Thom

Democratic Party factional conflict

See also: Democratic Party factional conflict in U.S. House primaries, 2018

Disputes between candidates endorsed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and candidates outside the official organs of the Democratic Party occurred in U.S. House primaries in 2018.

The DCCC, a campaign arm of the Democratic National Committee, endorsed candidates who party leaders believed had the best chance of defeating Republican incumbents.

Some criticized the DCCC's choices. Ryan Grim and Lee Fang wrote in The Intercept, for example, "In district after district, the national party is throwing its weight behind candidates who are out of step with the national mood."

In this primary, the DCCC endorsed Jeff Van Drew.

The chart below shows a scorecard for how the DCCC performed in competitive Democratic primaries that featured at least one DCCC-endorsed candidate and one other Democratic candidate.

U.S. House Democratic factions
Faction	Primary victories in 2018
Endorsed by DCCC	31
Not endorsed by DCCC	2

Campaign finance

Democrats

Endorsements

Jeff Van Drew

• 314 Action
• Blue Dog Coalition

Tanzie Youngblood

• Food & Water Action
• South Jersey Women for Progressive Change

Campaign themes and policy stances

Campaign themes

These were the policy positions listed on the candidates' websites, if available.

Will Cunningham

“	Will almost didn’t step into this race. Then he learned the business as usual Democratic machine had already picked their winner, and that 'winner' wouldn’t be a win for the people of South Jersey. He couldn’t stand by while the establishment decided it was their job, not the job of the people of New Jersey, to choose a candidate. Will would keep his promise to himself, as he always had. He would not stand by as a candidate who had already cast votes against the interests of hardworking South Jerseyans was anointed. Will would run. He would offer the people of New Jersey a real choice. Will knew he faced an uphill battle against the powers that be. But he had overcome great odds before, and he would do it again. The people of his beloved home state deserved more than the same old politics, and the same old predictable and ineffective voices. New Jersey deserves new solutions, not a coronation. If you believe in... Affordable health care for all Americans Protecting our resources and environment Quality education for all children Support for small businesses Fair taxes, not huge tax cuts for our most wealthy Training and livable wages for our workforce Critical mental and physical care for Veterans Reasonable college tuition for all students And if you believe you deserve a choice and that it’s time for real change. Vote for Will Cunningham on June 5th.	”
—Will Cunningham for Congress

Sean Thom

“	K-12 Education The current educational atmosphere demands equal accountability and standards for all schools, public, charter, and private. We need to shift the focus from standardized test results and measure the growth of students socially, emotionally, and academically in their classrooms. To accomplish this, we will organize a cohort of educational leaders and other stakeholders throughout the country to create these standards. If any school would like to benefit from school vouchers or receive federal funding, they must accept and adhere to these standards. Debt-Free College The need for higher levels of education has never been greater. For many, college has become an extension of our K-12 school system. Many families are unable to afford the rising cost of tuition and housing at colleges and universities. As society changes and advances, students need to have the skills and strategies to compete in a global marketplace. Securing debt-free college for our students and families is essential. Their future and our future depends on it. Student Loan Reform Too many young adults have to use student loans to attend college. Presently, too many of us are drowning in student loan debt after graduation. If we want people to contribute to society and our economy in meaningful ways after graduation, we must decrease this financial burden. We will explore further ways to forgive current student loans while drastically overhauling the current system of predatory lending. Medicare For All The backbone of every nation is a healthy population. Without a physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy country, we cannot expect to compete globally. Healthcare is a right and it is our responsibility to guarantee affordable insurance coverage for every American. The quality of treatment of an individual should not be determined by that individual’s level of income. Campaign Finance Reform In America, millionaires and billionaires are allowed to donate as much money as they like to Super PACs. These groups then run a shadow campaign to tilt the results towards their favored candidate. The result? Elections funded by the wealthy to benefit their best interests. We will work to create legislation that will move us toward a publicly-funded election system. If we really want a “government of the people, by the people, for the people”, then we need to put elections back in the hands of every American. Gun Safety Responsible gun ownership is a part of American history and culture. In the 21st century, responsible gun ownership means treating guns like they are cars. A responsible gun owner can prove, through a written and skills-based practical tests, that they can safely operate a firearm. Responsible gun safety for the 21st century should include an assault rifle ban like that from 1994, universal background checks, raising the age to buy a gun, closing gun show loopholes, and exploring liability insurance for ownership. Environment Climate change is real and largely influenced by human activity. The good news for us and the planet is that this damage can be reversed. This is why we need to heavily invest in our renewable energy infrastructure. Solar and wind energy are cheaper than fossil fuels in numerous countries and we must make that a reality in America. We will strive to be a global leader in renewable energy while creating stable employment opportunities and saving our planet. Fiscal Responsibility To close the wealth gap and ensure the growth of our working class, we must commit to being fiscally responsible. To accomplish this, we will close corporate tax loopholes, lower tax rates for the average American, and rein in government spending on unnecessary programs. As a result, we will be able to fund programs that will benefit and contribute to the growth of our economy and working class. Criminal Justice Reform Our country has 25% of the world’s prison population with only 5% of the world’s population. This level of incarceration destroys too many families while perpetuating the cyclical and generational patterns of poverty. We must recognize the disparities in our system and work together to find solutions that will truly move us forward. Illegal Drug Reform The ineffective decades long war on drugs has been a massive financial burden on taxpayers. We have significantly increased our prison population while increasing our issues with dangerous drugs. It is time to treat addiction as an illness and not a choice. We must revise our drug laws, legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana, and pardon individuals serving sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. Law Enforcement Accountability Law enforcement officers have to make split-second, but life-altering decisions. In an instant, choices are made that save lives or unnecessarily take lives. We must recognize and take action against the disparity that exists within these outcomes. We must also celebrate the life-saving decisions of officers while increasing accountability when actions result in violence and the loss of life. $15 Minimum Wage No American should work 40 hours a week and still live below the poverty line while struggling to meet their most basic needs. Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour nationwide ensures that all Americans earn a living wage. If we are going to stop the shrinkage of the middle class, this is an absolute necessity. Increased Food Quality We must rid our food of unnecessary chemicals that cause short and long-term harm to our bodies. Our country needs to endorse organic, chemical-free, healthy food for our citizens. We start by giving tax breaks to organic farmers and companies to encourage market growth and reduce consumer prices. If we want to decrease health issues, we need to significantly increase the quality of our food while making it more affordable and accessible for all Americans.	”
—Sean Thom for Congress

Tanzie Youngblood

“	Veterans and Our Military Our district is home to almost 43,000 veterans, and to active duty service members in the Air National Guard and the US Coast Guard. These men and women deserve our honor and respect for their sacrifice and that of their families. But too many of our veterans are unemployed, many are disabled, many suffer mental illness from their service, and many are homeless. This is simply unacceptable. We all must give back to those who protect us. My son honors me with his service in the U.S. Navy. As a Blue Star mother, I will work hard for the rights of all Americans who serve. They deserve: • proper health care • higher education • employment and skills development • help to start a business • help with life transitions • support for their families Financial Security Republican policies have consistently disadvantaged working families and eroded the middle class—once the shining example for people everywhere. In 2015, New Jersey was dead last in economic growth. While most of the region saw median incomes rise, in New Jersey we were stagnant. We must invest in infrastructure, in innovation, manufacturing and STEM. We must invest in schools and training. And we must work with and encourage our business partners to invest in our communities. I will work hard to: • implement a livable wage for all workers • attract investment in innovation, manufacturing and STEM to our district • develop alliances among industry, educators and municipal leaders • attract greater diversity of jobs in our district • prevent privatization of taxpayer-supported public agencies, programs and services • ensure a tax system that is fair to working families and the middle class. Education Education is unquestionably the path to better jobs, higher wages and a higher quality of life for all of us. A trained, educated work force is required to compete in a global economy. Automation and technological progress force us to focus on jobs for the future, not on restoring the jobs of the past. We must build a path forward that includes revamped high schools, and two- and four-year training options after high school. I will work hard to: • implement evidence-based school reform, and limit for-profit charter schools, vouchers and high-stakes testing • direct more funding to technical jobs training • support arts in education • offer incentives, grants or subsidies for innovative programs that foster competition in the global workforce • provide loan forgiveness for STEM education • make college affordable for everyone Investing in Rural America Our district is home to over 2,400 farms, working more than 235,000 acres. We produce almost $500 million in agricultural products sold – first in New Jersey. And these farmers deserve our support for both the current and the next generation. We must encourage programs that protect our rural communities and enhance family farms. I will work hard to: • expand local food markets • promote environmentally sustainable agricultural practices • provide assistance to producers who conserve and improve natural resources on their farms • expand access to capital and expand tax credits to better serve rural small businesses Environment Without clean air to breathe and clean water to drink, and without security from catastrophic floods, storms and drought, all the other issues we face start to lose their significance. As a largely coastal district, many of our local economies are based on tourism. We cannot afford to ignore any potential threat from climate change. I will work hard to: • support the growth of wind, solar and other alternative energy industries • support a path to energy that is independent of fossil fuels • protect coastal areas from the ravages of hurricanes Basic Human Rights Our country was founded on specific freedoms that cannot be altered by personal beliefs. Our constitutional rights are inviolable and apply equally to all of us regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, or who we love. I will work hard to: • ensure that our constitutional rights remain intact for all of us • protect and maintain a free and open press as a vital platform for democracy • protect and maintain religious freedom • ensure freedom of expression • end systematic punishment of our marginalized fellow citizens	”
—Tanzie Youngblood

Race ratings

Race ratings: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018
Race tracker	Race ratings
	October 30, 2018	October 23, 2018	October 16, 2018	October 9, 2018
The Cook Political Report	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every two weeks throughout the election season.

2016

See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Frank LoBiondo (R) defeated David Cole (D) and several third party candidates in the general election on November 8, 2016. LoBiondo faced no challenger in the Republican primary, while Cole defeated Costantino Rozzo in the Democratic primary. The primary elections took place on June 7, 2016. LoBiondo won re-election in the November 8 election.

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	59.2%	176,338
	Democratic	David Cole	37.2%	110,838
	Libertarian	John Ordille	1.3%	3,773
	Make Government Work	James Keenan	0.9%	2,653
	Representing the 99%	Steven Fenichel	0.5%	1,574
	People's Independent Progressive	Eric Beechwood	0.5%	1,387
	For Political Revolution	Gabriel Brian Franco	0.4%	1,232
Total Votes				297,795
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
David Cole	81.1%	33,961
Constantino Rozzo	18.9%	7,932
Total Votes		41,893
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

2014

See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 2nd Congressional District of New Jersey held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R) defeated Bill Hughes, Jr. (D), Gary Stein (I), Bayode Olabisi (I), Costantino Rozzo (American Labor Party) and Alexander Spano (Democratic-Republican) in the general election.

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	61.5%	108,875
	Democratic	Bill Hughes, Jr.	37.3%	66,026
	Independent	Gary Stein	0.3%	612
	Independent	Bayode Olabisi	0.3%	471
	American Labor Party	Costantino Rozzo	0.3%	501
	Democratic-Republican	Alexander Spano	0.4%	663
Total Votes				177,148
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+1, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 1 percentage point more Republican than the national average. This made New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District the 231st most Republican nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.05. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.05 points toward that party.

State overview

Partisan control

This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in New Jersey heading into the 2018 elections.

Congressional delegation

• Democrats held both U.S. Senate seats in New Jersey.
• Democrats held seven of 12 U.S. House seats in New Jersey, and Republicans held five.

State executives

• As of May 2018, Democrats held five of 14 state executive positions. The other nine positions were held by nonpartisan officials.
• The governor of New Jersey was Democrat Phil Murphy.

State legislature

• Democrats controlled both chambers of the New Jersey State Legislature. They had a 54-26 majority in the state Assembly and a 25-15 majority in the state Senate.

Trifecta status

• New Jersey was a Democratic trifecta, meaning that the Democratic Party held the governorship, a majority in the state Senate, and a majority in the state Assembly.

2018 elections

See also: New Jersey elections, 2018

New Jersey held elections for the following positions in 2018:

• The Class 1 U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Menendez (D)
• All 12 U.S. House seats
• Local judicial offices
• Local school boards
• Municipal elections in Newark and Essex County

Demographics

Demographic data for New Jersey
	New Jersey	U.S.
Total population:	8,935,421	316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):	7,354	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:	68.3%	73.6%
Black/African American:	13.5%	12.6%
Asian:	9%	5.1%
Native American:	0.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander:	0%	0.2%
Two or more:	2.5%	3%
Hispanic/Latino:	19%	17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:	88.6%	86.7%
College graduation rate:	36.8%	29.8%
Income
Median household income:	$72,093	$53,889
Persons below poverty level:	12.7%	11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in New Jersey. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

As of July 2016, New Jersey had a population of approximately 9 million people, and its three largest cities were New Jersey (pop. est. 283,000), Jersey City (pop. est. 265,000), and Paterson (pop. est. 147,000).

State election history

This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in New Jersey from 2000 to 2016.

Historical elections

Presidential elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the presidential election in New Jersey every year from 2000 to 2016.

Election results (President of the United States), New Jersey 2000-2016
Year	First-place candidate	First-place candidate votes (%)	Second-place candidate	Second-place candidate votes (%)	Margin of victory (%)
2016	Hillary Clinton	55.5%	Donald Trump	41.4%	14.1%
2012	Barack Obama	58.4%	Mitt Romney	40.6%	17.8%
2008	Barack Obama	57.2%	John McCain	41.7%	15.5%
2004	John Kerry	52.9%	George W. Bush	46.2%	6.7%
2000	Al Gore	56.1%	George W. Bush	40.3%	15.8%

U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in New Jersey from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

Election results (U.S. Senator), New Jersey 2000-2016
Year	First-place candidate	First-place candidate votes (%)	Second-place candidate	Second-place candidate votes (%)	Margin of victory (%)
2014	Cory Booker	55.8%	Jeff Bell	42.3%	13.5%
2012	Bob Menendez	58.9%	Joseph Kyrillos	39.4%	19.5%
2008	Frank Lautenberg	56.0%	Dick Zimmer	42.0%	14.0%
2006	Bob Menendez	53.3%	Thomas Kean Jr.	44.3%	9.0%
2002	Frank Lautenberg	53.9%	Doug Forrester	44.0%	9.9%
2000	Jon Corzine	50.1%	Bob Franks	47.1%	3.0%

Gubernatorial elections, 2001-2017

This chart shows the results of the five gubernatorial elections held between 2001 and 2017. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in New Jersey, and, unlike most states, they take place in odd years.

Election results (Governor), New Jersey 2000-2016
Year	First-place candidate	First-place candidate votes (%)	Second-place candidate	Second-place candidate votes (%)	Margin of victory (%)
2017	Phil Murphy	56.0%	Kim Guadagno	41.9%	14.1%
2013	Chris Christie	60.3%	Barbara Buono	38.2%	22.1%
2009	Chris Christie	48.5%	Jon Corzine	44.9%	3.6%
2005	Jon Corzine	53.5%	Doug Forrester	43.0%	10.5%
2001	Jim McGreevey	56.4%	Bret Schundler	41.7%	14.7%

Congressional delegation, 2000-2016

This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

Congressional delegation, New Jersey 2000-2016
Year	Republicans	Republicans (%)	Democrats	Democrats (%)	Balance of power
2016	5	41.7%	7	58.3%	D+2
2014	6	50.0%	6	50.0%	Even
2012	6	50.0%	6	50.0%	Even
2010	6	46.2%	7	53.8%	D+1
2008	5	38.5%	8	61.5%	D+3
2006	6	46.2%	7	53.8%	D+1
2004	6	46.2%	7	53.8%	D+1
2002	6	46.2%	7	53.8%	D+1
2000	6	46.2%	7	53.8%	D+1

Trifectas, 1992-2018

A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

New Jersey Party Control: 1992-2025
Fourteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  Eight years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	S	S	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
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See also

• United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2018
• United States House elections in New Jersey (June 5, 2018 Democratic primaries)
• New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election (June 5, 2018 Republican primary)
• United States House of Representatives elections, 2018

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)

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