Overview

Damon Galdo is the Republican candidate for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to the official state candidate list.

Professional Background

Galdo says he has worked in construction and the trades and previously ran for Congress. His campaign biography says he started Americas Pulse Network and the Jersey Sure podcast. These are self-reported background details.

Campaign Positions

His campaign emphasizes affordability, government accountability, public safety, parental rights, and free speech. Its platform also discusses immigration enforcement, housing costs for younger residents, jobs in the trades, and healthcare affordability. These are campaign positions, not independently assessed outcomes.

Sources

Official 2026 House candidate list: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2026/2026-official-general-candidates-us-house-0904.pdf

Campaign biography: https://votedamongaldo.com/about-damon

Campaign platform: https://votedamongaldo.com/platform