Taxes
Supports removing the SALT deduction cap and expanding the child tax credit.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
MICHAEL P. MCGUIRE
Candidate for U.S. House · New Jersey · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Michael P. McGuire is a family-law attorney, Marine veteran and Navy reservist. He previously served as a New York City police officer and has worked with small businesses on tax matters.
Roots
- Military veteran
- Family-law attorney
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Energy
Supports increasing domestic energy production.
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Supports police funding alongside additional mental-health training.
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Supports stronger border enforcement against trafficking and fentanyl.
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Wants to reduce the backlog of veterans' benefits claims.
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Supports congressional term limits and a ban on members trading individual stocks.
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Supports Israel's defense and security partnership while opposing an open-ended Iran war and seeking congressional oversight.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
New Jersey Division of Elections · Official U.S. House general candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.