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Sam Wang

Sam Wang

@samwang

Candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. SamForNJ.org. Neurosciencer, democracy reform studier, plotter of data by hand as first step. At Princeton too. Long-form essays at samwang.substack.com.

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In Princeton, we’re meeting lots of neighbors who haven’t voted yet. But the primary is where your vote is most powerful! Democrats and unaffiliated voters, cast your ballot by 8pm! SamForNJ.org

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All gas, no brakes...and stop texting! You have until 8:00pm to vote. AND...unaffiliate voters, you can vote in the Democratic primary! Go there, ask for the ballot, and vote for SamForNJ.org

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All gas, no brakes...and stop texting! Central Jersey, vote by 8:00pm today. And have a great day out there - it's a beautiful day! SamForNJ.org

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Not all Denocrats are the same. Governor Sherrill‘s troopers dispersed protesters with riot gear and tear gas. Call her at 609-292-6000. I’ll stand up for neighbors and human rights, and work to abolish and replace ICE. Vote in the NJ-12 primary, Tuesday June 2. SamForNJ.org

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There's no room for Islamophobia, antisemitism, or any form of discrimination in decent American politics. SamForNJ.org

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Last weekend to get out the vote - it's all gas, no brakes. Come on out! mobilize.us/samfornj

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If you're nearby, you can help. Detainees are often the breadwinners of their families. Their families will be visiting them. Bring gift cards - $25, $50, whatever you can - to the facility. Be a helper.

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I'm at Delaney Hall in Newark, where human beings are being warehoused under abusive conditions. We have to abolish ICE and create a new system for handling immigration.

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NIH and NSF research are under new attack from Russell Vought's Project 2025 crew. NSF: withholding grants from major universities. NIH: a proposed OMB rule that stops using merit to award grants - and allow arbitrary termination. Congress has to stop this. secure.actblue.com/donate/sam4n...

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We need campaign finance reform.

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I gratefully accept the endorsement of the Forward Party in my race for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District! Together we will restore the rule of law, end gerrymandering, and save science. Let’s build a Congress that gets work done for the voters. Help us win the June 2 primary! SamForNJ.org

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I gratefully accept the endorsement of the Forwad Party in my race for Congress in New Jersey 12th District! Together we will restore the rule of law, end gerrymandering, and save science. Let’s build a Congress that gets work done for the voters! SamForNJ.org

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All 50 state constitutions have ways to help the people overcome gerrymandering. Here's how in Virginia: retire the state Supreme Court. Virginia's Article VI gives the Assembly the power to set the retirement age of the Court. Dismiss them, and the voter-approved redistricting map can be law again.

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To combat gerrymandering, fight fire with fire. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the citizen initiative for a new Congressional map. The legislature can fight back. Here I describe Quinn Yeargin's idea to use the state constitution to retire that court:

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My initial thoughts on the Callais decision: this effectively eliminates racial voting rights remedies under the Voting Rights Act. Section 2 now only applies if a racial gerrymander has no partisan consequences. In other words, y'all can vote, but you don't get representation. SamForNJ.org

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Great debate at Rider University. Sitting with 8 other candidates, I realized I have more Capitol Hill experience than all of them...combined! My boss, Senator Edward Kennedy, got a minimum wage increase - with D's in the minority! I'll bring that smart fighting spirit to Washington. SamForNJ.org

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Donald Trump reposted a video calling China and India "hellholes." I guess we should be grateful for the mild language. Immigration makes America great! Here, I connect the diversity of NJ-12, Asian communities, birthright citizenship & Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle. It's here! SamForNJ.org.

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Canvassing for democracy in Hopewell. it’s cold and wet, but the welcome has been warm! A lot of people are coming to the candidate forum this Wednesday at 7pm, Unitarian Church. See you! (and Skip, you will get your umbrella back!)

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On this Tax Day, you can no longer use the IRS’s Direct File. Why not? Corporate interference. Let’s stop this wanton destruction of state capacity. SamForNJ.org

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Greetings from Whig Hall, home of the oldest college debating society in the nation. Founded by James Madison and Aaron Burr. It's a fitting place for our debate tonight! Follow on livestream!

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After a great day of doorknocking in Pennington, relaxing at Needle Creek Brewery over a glass of stout! The goat ran away, might not be a registered voter ;-) Great, engaged citizens. They’re concerned about health, AI, and democracy. Next weekend in #NJ12 come join our canvass! SamForNJ.org

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I recently had the privilege of being interviewed for a video series by the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience, where I spoke about the need to defend science from recent attacks by the current administration.

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Love the diversity of New Jersey’s 12th District. Tonight in East Brunswick, banh mi, baby!!! Best ever!

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Bombing civilian infrastructure is a war crime. Call your Representative *now* and tell them to demand that the Joint Chiefs of Staff disobey an illegal order to attack Iran. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 This is not a partisan issue, it's a national issue.

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Bombing civilian infrastructure is a war crime. Call your Representative *now* and tell them to demand that the Joint Chiefs of Staff disobey an illegal order. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 This is not a partisan issue, it's a national issue.

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Bogus autism treatments suck the oxygen out of the room for treatments that can help families. I’m running for Congress to help save democracy, but I’m also going to use democracy to save science.

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Yesterday I had the privilege of receiving an endorsement from @andrew-yang.bsky.social- the countdown until June 2nd begins. Learn more about how to get involved with my campaign at SamForNJ.org!

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What do Louie Lunchmeat, Jesse Owens, and Jesus Christ have in common? They are "signatures" on Sue Altman's ballot petitions. We found these and hundreds of fakes, using science and AI. Legislation requires attention to detail. NJ-12 needs someone who sweats the details. I'm SamForNJ.org

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A big day for the campaign: we turned in over 1100 signatures to qualify for the primary, more than anyone else in NJ-12. Powered by volunteers…and a delicious Chambersburg macaroon!

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Military commanders under Pete Hegseth have painted the current war in Iran as one rooted in Christian biblical prophecy, which calls for a final conflict - Armageddon. Uniformed military, both Christian and non-Christian, have called for an investigation. I agree. samfornj.org

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Daylight savings time is stressful for the brain - every year, a transient risk of accidents and illness. We should consider doing away with it. Put this neuroscientist in Congress and we’ll take it up. Sam Wang for Congress: secure.actblue.com/donate/sam4nj

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Dalylight savings time is stressful for the brain - every year, a transient risk of accidents and illness. We should consider doing away with it. Put this neuroscientist in Congress and we’ll take it up. Sam Wang for Congress: secure.actblue.com/donate/sam4nj

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