👤 About Brian Varela
Brian Varela is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 7 in New Jersey’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, VARELA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LONG VALLEY, NJ, with CARMONA, DANNY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.0M raised, $2.0M spent. Contributions break down as $763K from individuals and $16K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.0M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Thomas Kean Jr..
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Raised$2.0M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 7
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Democrat · $2.0M raised
12 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Brian Varela
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: New Jersey House District 07
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Biography
Brian Varela is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 7 in New Jersey’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, VARELA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LONG VALLEY, NJ, with CARMONA, DANNY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.0M raised, $2.0M spent. Contributions break down as $763K from individuals and $16K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.0M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Thomas Kean Jr..
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH2NJ08265
OfficeNew Jersey House District 07
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — New Jersey District 07
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026