Sam Okonkwo
Independent · Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives · Demo fixture — not a live NJ-06 record
About Sam
Nurse and parent advocate focused on healthcare access and public education. Demo fixture for UI walkthroughs only — not a real 2026 candidate record.
Office
U.S. House of Representatives
District
Demo fixture — not a live NJ-06 record
Party
Independent
State
NJ
Status
Challenger
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
Running for U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives · Demo fixture — not a live NJ-06 record
A U.S. Representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget and advocates for their congressional district in Washington, D.C.
- One of 435 voting members of the U.S. House.
- All federal spending bills must originate in the House.
What this office can do
- Propose and vote on federal laws.
- Approve federal budgets and funding levels.
- Conduct oversight of federal agencies.
- Represent district needs in Congress.
What this office cannot do alone
- Set state or local laws and taxes alone.
- Run federal agencies day-to-day.
- Change court decisions alone.
Term: 2 years · Level: Federal · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
Why I'm Running
Local families deserve a representative who connects federal budget choices to kitchen-table costs.
Personal Background
Civic experience and community roles
- Registered nurse
- PTA leadership
- Hospital community board
Policy
Positions from approved or publicly sourced campaign materials
Healthcare
Candidate-confirmed answerExpand community clinic funding and protect reproductive and primary care access.
Candidate questionnaireUpdated 2025-06-18
Education
Candidate-provided statementSupport full funding of special education mandates.
Campaign platformUpdated 2025-06-18
Opponents
Other candidates in this race