Economy & energy
Supports spending restraint, expanded American energy production and reducing federal rules that raise business and household costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
GREGG MELE
Candidate for U.S. House · New Jersey · District 12
THE PERSON
Background
Gregg Mele is an attorney whose campaign describes experience in law, business, finance, technology and teaching. He is running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District on an agenda of limited government, accountability and market competition.
Roots
- Career: Law, business, finance, technology and teaching, according to his campaign
Education
- Montclair State University · Graduate
- New York University School of Law · Law degree
Campaign biography · undated ↗ Candidate’s own campaignWHYY · candidate education, September 24, 2026 ↗ Reference source
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.
Immigration
Supports legal immigration, stronger border control and enforcement of existing immigration law.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government accountability
Supports publishing legislative costs and funding plans, auditing federal programs and measuring their results.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports parental participation in school decisions, academic fundamentals and local control over education.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Foreign policy
Supports a strong security partnership with Israel and confronting terrorism and antisemitism.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports upfront price transparency, more patient choice and competition, and less administrative paperwork.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 12 · 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.