New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew trails Democrat Zack Mullock in early results
The gist
Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock held an early lead over Republican Rep.
The result is unofficial, and the race's tightening rating puts a long-held seat in play.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Through this date, Van Drew had raised nearly $2.5 million and had $894,792 banked, per FEC filings; Mullock had raised $960,948 and had $105,400 on hand.
- Oct 22, 2026Van Drew and Mullock debated at Stockton University's Hughes Center, clashing over affordability, gas prices, immigration, data centers, the war in Iran, health care and energy policy, with moderators repeatedly intervening.
- Oct 30, 2026Inside Elections and the Cook Political Report changed their ratings on New Jersey's 2nd District from safe Republican to likely Republican.