Democrats in crowded House race debate affordability, housing

Eleven of the 13 Democrats running for Congress in New Jersey's 12th District met at Princeton University for a debate Monday.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 1,200

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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PRINCETON — Eleven of the 13 Democrats running to replace the retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in the 12th Congressional District squared off Monday night for a debate at Princeton University, where the questions reflected the youthful priorities of the moderators and packed audience at the student-led event.

Candidates fielded questions on how they would fend off federal interference in campus protests, protect undocumented students from federal immigration enforcement in schools, boost …

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