Income & taxes
Proposes a $50,000 minimum-income guarantee and a 50-year tax holiday for the bottom 99% of wage earners.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
WINSTON JORDAN
Candidate for U.S. House · New Jersey · District 12
THE PERSON
Background
Winston Jordan is an Army veteran and former computer-systems analyst, engineer and IT executive living in Hopewell Township, according to WHYY’s candidate guide.
Roots
- Home community: Hopewell Township, New Jersey
- Career: Information technology; military service in the Army
Education
- Hunter College · Attended; no degree claimed
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.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government accountability
Proposes a continuous digital town hall and district polling to guide his votes.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Foreign policy
Opposes war with Iran and supports diplomacy, congressional approval for military action and a national referendum on war with Iran.
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 ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Winstonjordan · CC0 · Cropped to fit
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