Jeff Van Drew
Conservative
Republican
House Representative
New Jersey - District 2
Current Position: US House Representative NJ-2
Running For: House Representative - District 2
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits
- For making Trump tax cuts permanent
- For tax breaks on overtime and tips
- Against North Jersey casino expansion
Business & Labor
- Against raising minimum wage above federal level
- Against offshore drilling on the Atlantic coast
Education
- For cutting federal funding from colleges that allow anti-Semitic events
Environment
- Against federal preemption of state agricultural laws including animal welfare protections
- Against offshore wind energy projects; left Offshore Wind Caucus and worked to halt projects
- For nuclear power expansion and natural gas plants
Civil Rights
- Against abortion rights; described himself as 'pro-life' and supported the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
- Against same-sex marriage; was one of two Democrats to vote against legalization in New Jersey
- For parental consent requirements for teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election; signed amicus brief and objected to electoral vote certification
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- Against Ukraine aid; voted against $40 billion Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act
- Against Sweden and Finland joining NATO
- For requiring women to register for the draft
- For border security and deportation of criminal illegal aliens; supports $165 billion border security package
- Against New Jersey's sanctuary state policies
Public Safety
- For gun rights; received 100% NRA rating and was only Democrat to vote against ten gun control bills after Sandy Hook shooting
- For handgun carry permits after background checks and training requirements
- For reinstating the death penalty (withdrew sponsorship later)