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4 Asian Americans lose in New Jersey Congressional races

Four Asian American candidates were defeated in New Jersey's U.S. House primaries.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJune 2, 2026
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4 Asian Americans lose in New Jersey Congressional races

Four Asian American candidates lost their bids for New Jersey congressional seats in Tuesday's primary elections. The candidates, who ran in different districts across the state, were unable to secure their party's nomination for the November general election.

The defeats mark a setback for Asian American representation in New Jersey, which has a growing Asian American population. The candidates had campaigned on issues including immigration reform, economic opportunity, and community representation.

Political analysts noted that the primary results reflect the challenges faced by minority candidates in breaking into established political networks. The winners of the primaries will advance to the general election in November.

Politics desk · June 2, 2026
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