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Aristotle Eliopoulos

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U.S. House District 8

2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 8 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
U.S. House District 8 · Independent · Candidate
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For GENERAL ELECTION 11/03/2026 Election, * denotes incumbent

Candidate: Aristotle Eliopoulos

Office: U.S. House — District 8

Party or ballot slogan: Results Not Rhetoric / People Before Politics / Working Families Matter

Official list date: 2026-09-04

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For GENERAL ELECTION 11/03/2026 Election, * denotes incumbent

Candidate: Aristotle Eliopoulos

Office: U.S. House — District 8

Party or ballot slogan: Results Not Rhetoric / People Before Politics / Working Families Matter

Official list date: 2026-09-04

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A Little About Me

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I was born and raised in Jersey City, where my parents worked tirelessly as local small business owners to build a better life for our family. As the son of immigrants, I grew up watching their sacrifices, determination, and commitment to serving our community. Those lessons shaped my understanding of hard work, responsibility, and the importance of giving back.

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I was born and raised in Jersey City, where my parents worked tirelessly as local small business owners to build a better life for our family. As the son of immigrants, I grew up watching their sacrifices, determination, and commitment to serving our community. Those lessons shaped my understanding of hard work, responsibility, and the importance of giving back.

A Little About Me

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I was fortunate to be raised in a vibrant downtown neighborhood community that felt like an extended family. Through local traditions and lifelong friendships, I learned the value of service, respect for others, and pride in where I come from. My Greek heritage especially instilled in me a deep appreciation for resilience, perseverance, and the importance of preserving our history and identity for future generations in our society.

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I was fortunate to be raised in a vibrant downtown neighborhood community that felt like an extended family. Through local traditions and lifelong friendships, I learned the value of service, respect for others, and pride in where I come from. My Greek heritage especially instilled in me a deep appreciation for resilience, perseverance, and the importance of preserving our history and identity for future generations in our society.

Ari's Top Priorities forImproving NJ CD 8

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As a teacher, I have seen firsthand where our education system succeeds and where it fails.

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As a teacher, I have seen firsthand where our education system succeeds and where it fails.

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Increase federal support for public schools

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Increase federal support for public schools

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Restore classroom discipline and empower teachers

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Restore classroom discipline and empower teachers

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Reduce/eliminate unnecessary standardized testing

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Reduce/eliminate unnecessary standardized testing

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Support parental involvement in education

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Support parental involvement in education

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Expand access to early intervention services

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Expand access to early intervention services

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Increase funding for special education programs

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Increase funding for special education programs

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Support transition-to-work programs for young adults with disabilities

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Support transition-to-work programs for young adults with disabilities

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Reduce wait times for disability services

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Reduce wait times for disability services

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Expand the Child Tax Credit

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Expand the Child Tax Credit

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Fight inflation through responsible budgeting

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Fight inflation through responsible budgeting

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Reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs

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Reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs

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Provide incentives for first-time homebuyers

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Provide incentives for first-time homebuyers

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Expand housing opportunities near transit hubs

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Expand housing opportunities near transit hubs

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Protect seniors from being priced out of their neighborhoods

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Protect seniors from being priced out of their neighborhoods

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Support union workers and collective bargaining

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Support union workers and collective bargaining

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Expand apprenticeships and skilled trades

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Expand apprenticeships and skilled trades

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Invest in infrastructure and transportation

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Invest in infrastructure and transportation

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Expand access to low-interest business loans

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Expand access to low-interest business loans

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Reduce bureaucratic burdens

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Reduce bureaucratic burdens

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Support Main Street businesses over corporate monopolies

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Support Main Street businesses over corporate monopolies

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Support law enforcement while increasing accountability

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Support law enforcement while increasing accountability

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Invest in community policing

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Invest in community policing

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Lower prescription drug costs

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Lower prescription drug costs

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Expand access to primary and preventive care

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Expand access to primary and preventive care

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Increase support for caregivers

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Increase support for caregivers

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Protect Medicare and Social Security

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Protect Medicare and Social Security

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Hold healthcare insurance providers accountable to maintain lower premiums

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Hold healthcare insurance providers accountable to maintain lower premiums

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Reduce visa and citizenship processing delays

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Reduce visa and citizenship processing delays

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Support legal immigration pathways

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Support legal immigration pathways

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Support faith-based and community organizations

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Support faith-based and community organizations

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Expand youth mentorship opportunities

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Expand youth mentorship opportunities

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Protect religious liberty

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Protect religious liberty

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Reduce delays in benefits processing

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Reduce delays in benefits processing

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Expand mental health resources

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Expand mental health resources

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Support America's allies and strategic partnerships

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Support America's allies and strategic partnerships

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Defend democracy, human rights, and religious freedom

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Defend democracy, human rights, and religious freedom

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Support stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean

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Support stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean

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  1. Election record

    2026 New Jersey election status — Aristotle Eliopoulos

    New Jersey Department of State

    Open New Jersey Department of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Aristotle Eliopoulos — candidate-owned primary source

    Aristotle Eliopoulos campaign

    Open Aristotle Eliopoulos campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

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