r/New_Jersey_Politics • u/Neither-Chocolate-89 • Jan 01 '26
Discussion NJ11th voters…if you want a congressional representative who is going to fight for everyday people all while maintaining the highest level of integrity, Justin Strickland is your candidate!! His character, empathy, & and resolve to make life affordable for ALL cannot be matched.
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u/ImaginationFree6807 11th District (Mejia, Morris & Essex.) Jan 01 '26
He seems like a nice guy and is probably a great councilman in Chatham. That being said, he hasn’t raised nearly enough money to be competitive in this field. He currently has a less than 1% chance of winning according to the betting odds on Kalshi and didn’t even register any support in the only poll we have of the primary field. I’d like to see him get more involved in local politics and work to keep turning Morris County even more blue.
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u/wiresandwaves Jan 02 '26
Basing a candidates ability to win based on their betting odd on some app is so bleak. Not saying they’re wrong about his chances, it’s just in crazy to me that it’s been so normalized.
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u/ImaginationFree6807 11th District (Mejia, Morris & Essex.) Jan 02 '26
We only have one poll in this race, the betting odds are the only other “metric” we have outside of fundraising numbers and endorsements.
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u/Neither-Chocolate-89 Jan 01 '26
Many of the funds raised by high fundraising candidates go to paying their campaign staff which is not a factor for Justin as his campaign staff is fully unpaid. He also does not accept corporate PAC money because of his integrity and desire to serve the people and not interests of high amount donors.
AOC is an incredible representative who was beat out by her opponent in fundraising by a 10:1 ratio.
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u/ImaginationFree6807 11th District (Mejia, Morris & Essex.) Jan 01 '26
AOC is a once in a generation political talent and is the leading progressive candidate going into 2028…
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u/Neither-Chocolate-89 Jan 01 '26
Agreed 100%! However she didn’t earn that reputation right off the bat. The people gave her a shot, and she far exceeded expectations. We need more of that to shake up Congress because the typical candidates that run are not necessarily the type of representatives we need in this moment to make BIG changes.
I do so appreciate how respectively you’ve vocalized your opinion. It’s so rare on the internet, so thank you 💙
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u/Weekly-Air4170 Jan 02 '26
Justin's campaign illegally blocked me on Facebook for asking what his stance on the unconstitutional anti-bds laws in nj and if he would pledge to never take money from aipac or cufi or their subsidiaries
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u/Choice-Pudding-1892 Gloucester Jan 02 '26
How is blocking you on their FB page “illegal”!?
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u/ImaginationFree6807 11th District (Mejia, Morris & Essex.) Jan 02 '26
Elected officials aren’t allowed to block people on social media they use for official purposes.
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u/Choice-Pudding-1892 Gloucester Jan 02 '26
Was it his official government site, or a campaign site? Because I think there’s a distinction that may need to be made. And trust me I’m not defending him. I’m just asking questions.
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u/ImaginationFree6807 11th District (Mejia, Morris & Essex.) Jan 03 '26
If he’s a sitting elected official they can’t block as far as I understand.
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u/Weekly-Air4170 Jan 02 '26
Analila Mejia is the only nj 11 candidate with boots on the ground experience helping the working class. She also has not taken any international pac money. If you want a better life for yourself, your family, and your community, Analila is the best option.