Run Tiger: These Princetonians Are on the Ballot in November

Princetonians who are running for federal office in November:

Herb Conaway ’85, Democrat

Running for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District, which is currently represented by Congressman Andy Kim. Conaway majored in politics at Princeton and wrote his thesis about Black political strategy. After Princeton, he went to medical school, practicing internal medicine even after being elected to the New Jersey State Legislature.

Ted Cruz ’92, Republican

Running for reelection in Texas. The border state Republican has been consistently criticized for his refusal to certify the 2020 election results and for social media posts that have been called racist.

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Vince Fong *03, Republican

Running for reelection in California’s 20th Congressional District, which includes Bakersfield. He was first elected in a special election to replace former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. He’s an alumnus of the master’s program in the School of Public and International Affairs.

Glenn Ivey ’83, Democrat

Running for reelection in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Prince George’s County, a suburb of Washington, D.C.

Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95, Democrat

Running for reelection in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, which includes the Chicago suburbs of Rosemont and Elgin. He majored in mechanical and aerospace engineering while at Princeton.

Joe Salerno ’84, Democrat

Running as a Democrat for Congress against Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Atlantic City. Salerno majored in mechanical and aerospace engineering while at Princeton.

Terri Sewell ’86, Democrat

Running for reelection in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuscaloosa. Sewell was the Class Day speaker for the Class of 2023.