Damon Galdo
Won the June 2 Republican primary unopposed
Damon Galdo is a construction superintendent and small-business owner from West Deptford, New Jersey. He is the Republican nominee for NJ-1, having previously lost Republican primaries for the seat in 2022 and 2024.[5]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says he is passionate about keeping the border secure and enforcing immigration law; his 2024 platform called for reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy and ending sanctuary policies.[5]
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Says he will vote against legislation that increases taxes and calls for cutting wasteful federal spending to reduce inflation.[5]
- SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
Supports parental rights in education and has called for restoring parental say over school curriculum.[5]
In their words — priorities
- Says his top messages are bringing real-world working experience to Congress, restoring fiscal accountability and secure borders, and defending free speech, parental rights, and the Constitution.[5]
- Says he is passionate about border security and enforcement of immigration law, election integrity, reducing federal spending to fight inflation, and protecting working families from rising costs.[5]
Background
- Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; lives in West Deptford, New Jersey; graduated from La Salle College High School in 1999.[5]
- Career experience includes working as a carpenter foreman and construction superintendent; describes himself as a small-business owner.[5]
- Lost the Republican primary for NJ-1 in 2022 (31.0% to Claire Gustafson) and again in 2024 (14.9%, finishing third of three candidates) before winning the nomination unopposed in 2026.[5]
- Signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge in his 2024 campaign.[5]
Campaign money
Raised $11K · spent $6,138 · $5,056 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗