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leftstreet

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13. Looks like 4 Dems in the primary

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 02:14 PM

Yesterday

Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination: Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot now working in health system strategy; Brian Varela, a small business owner from Long Valley; Michael Roth, a former official with the U.S. Small Business Administration from Westfield; and Dr. Tina Shah, M.D,. a former adviser to the U.S. surgeon general, also from Westfield.

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/05/democratic-candidates-who-want-to-represent-nj-congressional-district-7/

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This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday's primary. He's been missing from Washington for nearly three month [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday OP

Does his absence mean he has not been allowed to cast a vote in Congress? Diamond_Dog Yesterday #1

Yes Jose Garcia Yesterday #9

Whoever we run in the Fall might bring this up. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #2

On HIS side he is Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #3

He's probably in a mental facility or rehab. Dulcinea Yesterday #4

Thinking same, then wondered: Is he running out the statute of limitations for something he did? Attilatheblond Yesterday #8

We know it's not maternity leave /nt bucolic_frolic Yesterday #5

Does he have a Democratic opponent? MineralMan Yesterday #6

We can't waist this opportunity MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #12

Looks like 4 Dems in the primary leftstreet Yesterday #13

Well, I hope the winner of that primary MineralMan Yesterday #14

Maybe congress needs remote presence devices? 0rganism Yesterday #7

Maybe he's... 2naSalit Yesterday #11

So... 2naSalit Yesterday #10