Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · New Jersey's 1st District

2 candidates on the ballot.1,2

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Donald Norcross
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently represents New Jersey's 1st District in the U.S. House.
Damon Galdo
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Donald NorcrossDamon Galdo
Party on the ballotDemocratic1,2Republican1,2
StatusIncumbent3Challenger
Raised$1,950,973 through October 14, 20264$16,220 through October 14, 20265
Cash on hand$2,364,7594$7725
Health insurance systemHis campaign website lists health care for all among his priorities and says the protections for people with pre-existing health conditions should be kept.6,7His campaign website says he would support price transparency, expanded access to Health Savings Accounts, competition to lower costs, and protections for patients with pre-existing conditions.8,9

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Donald Norcross — 19 issues
  • Abortion law
    His campaign website says he supports reproductive freedom for all women, describes reproductive rights as basic human rights, and says government should not be involved in women's health care decisions.7,10
  • Government funding and abortion
    His campaign website says funding should be ensured for women's health providers such as Planned Parenthood and lists protecting that funding among the efforts he has supported.7,11
  • Who sets abortion law
    A national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. Wade
    His campaign website says it is up to lawmakers to codify Roe v. Wade, citing the harm to poor and working-class women from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn it.10
  • Animal welfare laws
    His campaign website says he is a strong supporter of animal rights and of organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States.12
  • Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
    His campaign website says any couple is now free to be in a committed relationship regardless of gender, and that as a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus he will keep working for equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws and an end to hate violence.11
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    His campaign website says he wants to safeguard voting rights and restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act.13
  • Cash bail and pretrial release
    End or reduce cash bail, with judges deciding release based on risk
    His campaign website says he led the push to reform New Jersey's bail laws so that release decisions focus on an offender's risks rather than their resources.6,14
  • Federal minimum wage
    Raise to $15 or more
    His campaign website says he wants the federal minimum wage raised to $15 an hour and that he is leading the fight for higher pay, describing the Raise the Wage Act, which would lift it to $15 an hour over seven years.15
  • Campaign finance rules
    Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
    His campaign website says he supports repealing the Citizens United decision and efforts to increase transparency and accountability in elections.13
  • Oil and gas drilling on federal land and offshore
    His campaign website says the Jersey Shore needs protection from offshore drilling in the Atlantic.12
  • Child care costs
    His campaign website says he supports lowering child care costs and expanding Pre-K.16
  • Paid family and medical leave
    His campaign website says he wants women to have guaranteed paid maternity leave and lists family leave among the efforts he has supported.6,11
  • Iran's nuclear program and sanctions
    His campaign website says he opposes the nuclear deal with Iran and that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.14
  • Background checks for gun sales
    His campaign website says he has called for ending the loophole that lets people on the Terror Watchlist legally buy firearms and explosives, saying no-fly should mean no-buy.14
  • Medicare Advantage
    His campaign website says the Coalition for Medicare Choices named him a Medicare Advantage Champion and that he will continue those efforts for seniors' health care.17
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    His campaign website says he has been a leading voice in efforts to let Medicare negotiate prescription drug prices.7
  • Social Security benefit levels
    His campaign website, in a section on protecting Social Security and Medicare, says he supports reforms that would make cost-of-living adjustments reflect the rising costs seniors face.17
  • Targeted tax breaks for individuals and families
    Add or expand breaks for costs such as education savings, adoption and selling a home
    His campaign website says he has advocated for a Caregiver's Tax Credit to help families care for elderly loved ones at home.17
  • Private care for veterans
    Let veterans choose private doctors at the VA's expense whenever they prefer
    His campaign website says he is committed to letting every veteran pick the provider they prefer while using their current VA coverage.18
Damon Galdo — 9 issues
  • Social media content rules
    His campaign website says he would defend the First Amendment and oppose government censorship, and would push for openness about contacts between government agencies and media or technology companies.9
  • Banking and investment rules
    His campaign website says he supports temporarily capping credit card interest rates; one version of its platform page puts the cap at 10 percent during times of economic hardship.8,9
  • Proof of citizenship to register to vote
    His campaign website says voters in federal elections should have to prove they are U.S. citizens.8,9
  • Voter ID
    His campaign website says he would require voter identification.8,9
  • Voting by mail
    His campaign website says he would strengthen the security of mail-in ballots.8,9
  • Federal benefits and services for noncitizens
    His campaign website says taxpayer-funded benefits should go only to people with a legal entitlement to them and that taxpayer dollars should serve American citizens first.9
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    His campaign website says he supports enforcing existing immigration laws.8,9
  • State and local role in immigration enforcement
    His campaign website says he supports strengthening cooperation between federal and local law enforcement on immigration, and it criticizes what it calls sanctuary policies.8,9
  • Federal spending levels
    His campaign website lists reducing unnecessary federal spending among his priorities and says he would support stronger oversight of federal spending and balanced, responsible budgeting.8,9

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.