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Cape May Today
By the People, for the People
Neck-and-Neck Dem Fundraising in NJ-2 Primary
Winder and Mullock lead the pack in raising cash for the competitive House race.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:25pm
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The competitive Democratic primary in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is shaping up to be a tight financial contest between the leading candidates.Cape May TodayThe Democratic primary race in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is shaping up to be a tight financial contest, with former USAID official Bayly Winder and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock leading the fundraising pack. While Winder has raised more overall, Mullock has been able to self-fund a significant portion of his campaign. The other two Democratic candidates, civil rights attorney Tim Alexander and Terri Reese, have struggled to keep pace in the money race.
Why it matters
The 2nd District is considered a Republican-leaning seat, so the Democratic nominee's ability to raise funds and mount a strong campaign will be crucial in determining the party's chances of flipping the district in the general election. The fundraising numbers provide an early indication of the candidates' viability and potential to gain traction with voters.
The details
Winder, who entered the race last summer, has raised $643,021 overall and $191,176 in the most recent quarter, finishing the first quarter with $246,909 on-hand. Mullock, a more recent entrant, has raised $274,340, with $110,000 of that being self-funded. He ended the quarter with $250,091 still available to spend. Alexander, who nearly won the Democratic primary in 2024 despite limited funds, has raised $29,795 this quarter and has $6,812 left. Reese has raised $11,931 in total for her campaign.
- The first quarter fundraising reports were filed on April 15, 2026.
The players
Bayly Winder
A former USAID official who has been running for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District since last summer.
Zack Mullock
The mayor of Cape May, New Jersey, who recently entered the Democratic primary race for the 2nd District.
Tim Alexander
A civil rights attorney who is also running in the Democratic primary for the 2nd District, having previously run for the seat in 2022.
Terri Reese
A Democratic candidate in the 2nd District primary who has struggled with fundraising.
Jeff Van Drew
The incumbent Republican Congressman in New Jersey's 2nd District, who has continued to build up a significant financial advantage.
What’s next
The Democratic primary election in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is scheduled for June 4, 2026, so the candidates will continue their fundraising efforts in the coming months to build support and get their message out to voters.
The takeaway
The competitive Democratic primary in New Jersey's 2nd District highlights the party's efforts to flip a Republican-leaning seat, with the fundraising battle between Winder and Mullock serving as an early indicator of the candidates' viability and potential to mount effective campaigns. The ability of the eventual nominee to keep pace with the well-funded incumbent, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, will be crucial in determining the outcome of the general election.
