NJ-07: Malinowski Say Negative Ad Is 'Disqualifying' For Shah (D)

Former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) hasn’t endorsed anyone in the Democratic primary for the 7th district congressional seat he held from 2019 to 2023, but he made it clear today that he wasn’t backing Tina Shah.

Shah is on the air with the first attack ad of the primary, less than two weeks away, slamming Rebecca Bennett for being a Republican up until 2016 and accusing her of taking “thousands from ICE contractors to fund her campaign.” The ad uses footage of ICE raids and protests.

“I’ve been neutral in this race in my old district, but Democratic primary candidates should make a positive case for themselves, not smear someone who could be the nominee,” Malinowski said. “Falsely associating a fellow Democrat with ICE is shameful and disqualifying for Tina Shah.”

In addition to Bennett, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, former Biden administration official Michael Roth, and entrepreneur and political organizer Brian Varela are also seeking a chance to take on two-term Rep. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-Westfield). Shah, an ICU physician, served in the Obama and Biden administrations.



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