New Jersey is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of June 21. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Shawn Peck (Libertarian) is running for New Jersey State Senate District 2 and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Peck responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?