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Sean Kirrane

U.S. House District 5

2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 5 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 5 · Republican · Candidate
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For GENERAL ELECTION 11/03/2026 Election, * denotes incumbent

Candidate: Sean Kirrane

Office: U.S. House — District 5

Party or ballot slogan: Republican

Official list date: 2026-09-04

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FEC committee ID: C00918342

FEC committee name: SEAN KIRRANE FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://www.seankirrane.com/

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FEC committee ID: C00918342

FEC committee name: SEAN KIRRANE FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://www.seankirrane.com/

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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✓Co-founded Cortex-X, patent-pending AI governance platform

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✓Co-founded Cortex-X, patent-pending AI governance platform

Positions and priorities

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REDUCE TAXES

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Reduce and streamline taxes for hardworking American families.

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Reduce and streamline taxes for hardworking American families.

SECURE BORDERS

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Secure our borders and enforce immigration laws.

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Secure our borders and enforce immigration laws.

Fixing Commutes & Building a Stronger Economy

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▶Fully fund Gateway Phase 2, including the Secaucus Loop

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▶Fully fund Gateway Phase 2, including the Secaucus Loop

Making Government Work Like a Business

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▶Require annual audits and performance-based funding

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▶Require annual audits and performance-based funding

Making Housing Affordable Again

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▶Provides temporary federal interest relief during high rate periods

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▶Provides temporary federal interest relief during high rate periods

Fixing Commutes & Building a Stronger Economy

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▶Lower emissions and reduced environmental impact

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▶Lower emissions and reduced environmental impact

Lowering Energy Costs

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▶Expand domestic energy production

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▶Expand domestic energy production

Making Housing Affordable Again

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▶Expands access through 30 and 40 year fixed mortgage options while allowing homeowners to move without being trapped by higher rate environments

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▶Expands access through 30 and 40 year fixed mortgage options while allowing homeowners to move without being trapped by higher rate environments

Fixing Commutes & Building a Stronger Economy

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▶Create thousands of New Jersey-based infrastructure jobs

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▶Create thousands of New Jersey-based infrastructure jobs

Lowering Energy Costs

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▶Encourage innovation to reduce long-term costs

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▶Encourage innovation to reduce long-term costs

Making Housing Affordable Again

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▶Prioritizes American families not investors or foreign buyers by funding relief through taxes on speculative and foreign real estate purchases

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▶Prioritizes American families not investors or foreign buyers by funding relief through taxes on speculative and foreign real estate purchases

Lowering Property Taxes & the Cost of Living

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▶Restoring the full SALT deduction

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▶Restoring the full SALT deduction

Lowering Property Taxes & the Cost of Living

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▶Bringing New Jersey's fair share back from Washington

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▶Bringing New Jersey's fair share back from Washington

Lowering Property Taxes & the Cost of Living

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▶Reforming federal policies that drive up local property taxes

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▶Reforming federal policies that drive up local property taxes

Lowering Property Taxes & the Cost of Living

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▶Eliminating taxes on retirement income so seniors can afford to stay in New Jersey

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▶Eliminating taxes on retirement income so seniors can afford to stay in New Jersey

Lowering Property Taxes & the Cost of Living

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▶Capping administrative waste in federal programs at 10% and requiring annual audits

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▶Capping administrative waste in federal programs at 10% and requiring annual audits

Making Housing Affordable Again

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▶Encourages downsizing to free up larger family homes for younger buyers, helping restart the natural housing cycle

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▶Encourages downsizing to free up larger family homes for younger buyers, helping restart the natural housing cycle

Fixing Healthcare Costs

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▶Universal baseline coverage for all American citizens

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▶Universal baseline coverage for all American citizens

Fixing Healthcare Costs

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▶Income-based caps on out-of-pocket costs

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▶Income-based caps on out-of-pocket costs

Fixing Healthcare Costs

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▶Full inclusion of mental health and preventive care

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▶Full inclusion of mental health and preventive care

Fixing Healthcare Costs

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▶Private insurers compete to deliver better options

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▶Private insurers compete to deliver better options

Fixing Healthcare Costs

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▶Funded fairly through progressive contributions and non-citizen participation

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▶Funded fairly through progressive contributions and non-citizen participation

Fixing Homelessness

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▶Safe, private shelter units instead of unsafe mass facilities

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▶Safe, private shelter units instead of unsafe mass facilities

Fixing Homelessness

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▶Mandatory mental health screening and treatment

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▶Mandatory mental health screening and treatment

Fixing Homelessness

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▶A structured path from shelter → housing → independence

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▶A structured path from shelter → housing → independence

Fixing Homelessness

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▶Job training and tax incentives for employers

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▶Job training and tax incentives for employers

Fixing Homelessness

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▶Funding tied to measurable outcomes—not bureaucracy

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▶Funding tied to measurable outcomes—not bureaucracy

Fixing Commutes & Building a Stronger Economy

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▶Deliver a true one-seat ride into Manhattan

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▶Deliver a true one-seat ride into Manhattan

Fixing Commutes & Building a Stronger Economy

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▶Replace outdated diesel trains with modern electric rail systems

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▶Replace outdated diesel trains with modern electric rail systems

Fixing Commutes & Building a Stronger Economy

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▶More reliable service with fewer breakdowns

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▶More reliable service with fewer breakdowns

Making Government Work Like a Business

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▶Capping administrative costs and streamline government operations

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▶Capping administrative costs and streamline government operations

Making Government Work Like a Business

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▶Cap overhead in federal programs and demand measurable results

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▶Cap overhead in federal programs and demand measurable results

Making Government Work Like a Business

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▶Eliminate inefficiency the same way successful companies do

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▶Eliminate inefficiency the same way successful companies do

Supporting Seniors & Protecting Retirement

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▶Eliminating taxes on retirement income

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▶Eliminating taxes on retirement income

Supporting Seniors & Protecting Retirement

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▶Lowering healthcare costs for seniors

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▶Lowering healthcare costs for seniors

Supporting Seniors & Protecting Retirement

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▶Reducing the overall cost of living so retirees can stay in New Jersey

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▶Reducing the overall cost of living so retirees can stay in New Jersey

Improving Education & Reducing Pressure on Families

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▶Reducing tax pressure on families

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▶Reducing tax pressure on families

Improving Education & Reducing Pressure on Families

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▶Increasing transparency so parents know what's being taught

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▶Increasing transparency so parents know what's being taught

Improving Education & Reducing Pressure on Families

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▶Keeping schools focused on academic excellence and outcomes

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▶Keeping schools focused on academic excellence and outcomes

Lowering Energy Costs

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▶Strengthen grid reliability

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▶Strengthen grid reliability

Standing With Our Allies & Protecting Our Communities

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▶Stand firmly with Israel and take strong action against antisemitism

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▶Stand firmly with Israel and take strong action against antisemitism

Standing With Our Allies & Protecting Our Communities

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▶Stand with law enforcement to keep our communities safe

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▶Stand with law enforcement to keep our communities safe

Standing With Our Allies & Protecting Our Communities

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▶Promote unity and reject extremism

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▶Promote unity and reject extremism

Standing With Our Allies & Protecting Our Communities

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▶Strengthen intelligence-sharing and counterterrorism efforts

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▶Strengthen intelligence-sharing and counterterrorism efforts

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$55,656.34
Total disbursements
$47,622.40
Cash on hand
$8,033.94
Committee debt
$24,325.07
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Candidate ID: H6NJ05221

Name: KIRRANE, SEAN JOSEPH

Office: House

State: NJ

District: NJ05

Coverage start: 2025-08-26

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $55656.34

Total disbursements: $47622.40

Cash on hand: $8033.94

Debts owed by committee: $24325.07

Candidate contributions: $101.00

Loans made by candidate: $24952.57

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 New Jersey election status — Sean Kirrane

    New Jersey Department of State

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  2. Government website identity record

    Sean Kirrane — verified campaign website identity bridge

    Federal Election Commission

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Kirrane — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Sean Kirrane campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Kirrane — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Sean Kirrane campaign

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  5. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sean Kirrane — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Sean Kirrane campaign

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  6. Official campaign contact filing

    SEAN KIRRANE FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

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  7. Campaign-finance record

    Sean Kirrane — official FEC candidate totals

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