South Jersey 2nd District Democratic Primary Debate Set For Stockton U.

All four Democratic candidates qualified and agreed to appear at Stockton University in Galloway.

By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff

Apr 28, 2026 1:48 pm EDT

The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic City will sponsor a debate for Democratic primary candidates seeking South Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District seat on May 20 in Galloway. (Patch Graphics)

GALLOWAY, NJ — The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic City will sponsor a debate for Democratic primary candidates seeking South Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District seat on May 20 in Galloway.

The debate is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Stockton’s Campus Center Event Room, 101 Vera King Farris Dr. According to the announcement, the event will be held before a live, public audience and will also be livestreamed by the Hughes Center and The Press of Atlantic City. A recording will also be archived on the Hughes Center’s website.

The debate includes all four Democratic candidates who met the minimum campaign finance threshold to file campaign finance reports and were invited to participate. The candidates are Tim Alexander, Zack Mullock, Terri Reese and Bayly Winder. The announcement states that all four met the criteria and agreed to participate.

Alyssa Maurice, assistant director at the Hughes Center, and a representative from The Press of Atlantic City will moderate the event. The Hughes Center and The Press will also accept suggested debate questions from members of the public before the debate, according to the announcement.

The event comes ahead of New Jersey’s June 2 election. The voter registration deadline is May 12, and early voting in New Jersey is scheduled from May 26 through May 31.

On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew is running uncontested in the primary, according to the announcement.

The debate gives voters in the 2nd District a public forum to hear directly from the Democratic candidates before ballots are cast. It also creates a chance for residents to take part by attending in person, watching online or submitting possible questions in advance.

People who want more information or want to propose a question can email the Hughes Center, according to the announcement. The debate recording will remain available on the Hughes Center site after the event.