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 Oct. 16. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Michael Byrne (R) is running for New Jersey State Senate District 27, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Byrne responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
