Michael McGuire
R
Won a three-candidate June 2 Republican primary with 57.9% of the vote
Michael McGuire is an attorney, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, U.S. Navy Reserve member, and former law enforcement officer who won the Republican nomination for NJ-3.[5]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Supports strengthening border security through enforcement of existing immigration laws.[5]
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Prioritizes lowering taxes and reducing regulation to make New Jersey more affordable, rather than raising taxes on high earners or corporations.[5]
- OpposesExpand public health coverage
Frames his healthcare priority as lowering costs so families keep more of their own earnings, rather than expanding public coverage.[5]
In their words — priorities
- Says his top priority is restoring affordability and economic security for working families, starting with cutting government spending that he says fuels inflation.[5]
- Supports congressional term limits, arguing that elected office has become a career rather than a temporary duty assignment.[5]
- As a veteran, prioritizes military readiness and funding, and says he wants to fix VA healthcare systems including mental-health services for veterans.[5]
Background
- Served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997 to 2001 and subsequently in the U.S. Navy Reserve; works as an attorney.[5]
- Describes his background as including service as a law enforcement officer.[5]
- Endorsed by Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, former U.S. Rep. Barry Morris Goldwater Jr., the Monmouth County Republican Committee, and the Mercer County Republican Committee.[5]
Campaign money
Raised $79K · spent $78K · $807 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗