U.S. House · NJ-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Donald Norcross

Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District

An electrician and labor leader, Donald Norcross represents South Jersey and focuses on jobs, health care and retirement security.

DistrictNJ-01

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Donald stands.

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Supports higher wages, workplace protections and rebuilding skilled industries that provide stable employment for working families

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Supports affordable education and stronger vocational training so students can prepare for work without overwhelming debt

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Supports accessible, affordable care and expanded treatment for people facing addiction and substance use disorders

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Supports protecting reproductive freedom and putting abortion rights into federal law through legislation codifying Roe

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Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare and supports preserving the benefits that older Americans have earned

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Supports environmental protections and investment in infrastructure and clean energy to expand local jobs

Record and background

Beginning in 1979
Experience
Electrical apprentice and electrician
Began his career as an electrical apprentice, connecting and restoring power for South Jersey homes and businesses.

Experience
IBEW business agent
Served as a business agent for IBEW Local 351.
Experience
Regional labor council president
Led the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council.
Accomplishment
Helped raise the minimum wage
Worked with a broad coalition to increase New Jersey’s minimum wage before serving in Congress.

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