Overview

Gregg Mele is the Republican candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to the official state candidate list. The list also names Democrat Adam Hamawy, Green Party candidate Andres Jinete, and Winston Jordan under the GET MONEY OUT ballot designation.

Professional Background

Mele's law firm describes experience in law, finance, and technology. It says he taught graduate-level law and finance courses at Stevens Institute of Technology and paralegal courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University. These details come from Mele's firm and have not been independently verified as current professional credentials or licensing.

Campaign Positions

Mele's campaign calls for federal spending oversight, reliable and affordable energy, parental involvement in education, and clearer healthcare prices. In an October 25 clarification to NJBallot, the campaign said its immigration position combines border enforcement with reform of the legal immigration system. These are the campaign's stated positions.

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 platform: https://www.mele4america.com/platform.html

Law firm biography: https://www.melelaw.com/attorney-profiles/

Campaign clarification: Paul Lund email to NJBallot, October 25, 2026 (on file).