
Outside groups, including super PACs, have spent $23,000 supporting him and $3.2 million opposing him. 30, raised $11.1 million, spent $7.6 million, had $5.6 million on hand. I don’t believe they’ve affected the outcome from what I’ve heard or seen or anything." - interview with USA TODAY Network New Jersey Bob Menendezįinancials: Through Sept.

The American people deserve answers of questions of whether - I do believe, I have no knowledge, but I do believe the Russians attempted and interfered in our election, which is illegal. I think the Mueller investigation needs to come to conclusion it’s been going on a long time, but it should be brought to conclusion. Mueller investigation: “I’m a big believer in transparency and getting questions answered. I will be different." - campaign ad, nomination speech It also means creating a path to citizenship for Dreamers and immigrants who may not have come here legally, but are building productive and constructive lives in America." - campaign website.Ībortion rights: "I am pro-choice, pro-marriage equality, and strongly support equal pay for equal work. Politicians would rather point fingers. That means securing our borders, opposing so-called Sanctuary Cities, and supporting law enforcement as they keep our communities safe. Immigration: "We need to fix our immigration system in a comprehensive and compassionate way. More on Hugin: In the age of Trump, Bob Hugin tries to win as a moderate Republican We have to find a way to deliver health care better so people can focus on staying healthy as opposed to only when they get sick do they get the kind of care that they need.” - interview with USA TODAY Network New Jersey Health care: “I can tell you so many examples of small pockets, small places in our state where people are doing it well, where people are getting good care at reasonable cost. I believe in sportsman’s rights, rights to own the gun. I think you have to look at the specifics of legislation to make sure it’s appropriate, but I’d always side with teachers and children as my first priority.” - interview with USA TODAY Network New Jersey I believe teachers and children should be our priority, and safety is our No. But I think New Jersey has strong anti-gun laws, or strong gun-control laws, which I think I’m supportive of. Gun rights: "I’m a big believer in the Constitution and the protection of our civil constitutional rights. Story continues below video On the issues Outside groups, including super PACs, have spent $428,000 supporting him and $4.5 million opposing him. 30, raised $2.2 million, lent campaign $24 million, spent $22.7 million, had $3.5 million on hand.

Senate in New Jersey.įinancials: Through Sept.

Here's a look at the two major party candidates for U.S. Polls lately put the match at an advantage for Menendez, but closer than in similar elections for Democrats in New Jersey. That math made the Menendez seat one to watch, given the challenge mounted by Hugin and the drag on his poll numbers after the corruption trial. For Democrats to take an edge in the Senate, they would need to win all 26 of those seats and take two from the Republicans. Democrats hold 26 of them, Republicans nine. On the Senate side, 35 seats are up for election. More on the candidates: What you need to know about Bob Hugin and Bob Menendez Is Senate race too close for comfort?: Democrats spending $3 million to help Menendez in Jersey Campaign handicapper Nathan Gonzales at Inside Elections says 78 Republican-held seats are in play nationally, including 15 in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania alone.Įlection Day 2018: Where to vote, who is running, and where do they stand on the issues? Nationally, Democrats need to win 23 Republican-held seats to take control of the House of Representatives.
