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ALEX ZDAN

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ALEX ZDAN
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP CHALLENGER
Biography
Alex Zdan is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey, seeking to challenge Cory Booker in the 2026 primary. A former News12 New Jersey reporter, Zdan transitioned to GOP politics after being laid off in 2023 and founded ALFA PAC in 2024. He is 38 years old and has previously run in a 2024 Senate GOP primary.
Top Priorities
  • Opposing Democratic policies and challenging Sen. Cory Booker's record
  • Securing the U.S.-Mexico border and ending illegal crossings
  • Attracting working-class and multicultural voters as a conservative leader
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$50,825
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