Democrat Zack Mullock Defeats Jeff Van Drew in NJ
Democrat Zack Mullock won the 2nd Congressional District race, defeating Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew. Mullock campaigned on a grassroots platform and emphasized community ties. Van Drew conceded after a closely watched contest.
Democrat Zack Mullock defeated Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew in the United States 2nd Congressional District race, securing 51.1% of the vote with 98.9% of precincts reporting. The tightly contested race in New Jersey's largest district unseated an incumbent who had served four terms. Van Drew's defeat highlights voter backlash against high-profile Republicans aligned with former President Donald Trump.
