Democrat Tom Malinowski order prevail in New Jersey’s 7th District House election, notching a key win for the party in a competitive rallye against Rep. Leonard Lance, NBC News projects.
The Republican Lance built a centrist variety but could not create enough distance from President Donald Trump. The president and his conducts are broadly unpopular in the wealthy district, which Democrat Hillary Clinton only just won in 2016.
Malinowski, a 53-year-old former Obama administration State Department proper, ran on health care affordability as his top issue. He also slammed the Republican tax delineate and pledged to reverse its $10,000 cap on state and local deductions, which touched many affluent residents of the northern New Jersey district.
Lance voted against his gang’s tax and health-care plans as he pushed for centrism.
Democrats need a net gain of 23 domiciles to win control of the House, and NBC News projects it to reach that goal.