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Press Release: Van Drew Says Illegal Immigrant Suspected in South Jersey Police Officer Crash

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Press release alleging an illegal immigrant caused a crash injuring a South Jersey police officer, urging federal cooperation.

Investivoq AI Summary

Van Drew says ICE confirmed suspect status: Congressman Jefferson Van Drew said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local officials confirmed that the driver accused of seriously injuring Middle Township Police Officer Austin Kapurelos was in the country illegally and had an active ICE detainer.

Officials call for cooperation with federal authorities: Van Drew, the officer’s father and Middle Township Mayor Christopher M. Leusner all urged prosecution of the case and cooperation with ICE. The statement also criticized state immigration policy and said the injured officer and his family are being supported by the community.

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Jefferson Van Drew Fundraising

Jefferson Van Drew Fundraising

Jefferson Van Drew recently disclosed $401.6K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 308th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 77.7% came from individual donors.

Van Drew disclosed $753.4K of spending. This was the 246th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Van Drew disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 304th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Jefferson Van Drew's fundraising on Investivoq.

Jefferson Van Drew Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jefferson Van Drew:

  • H.R.10326: PROOF Act
  • H.R.9207: Military Pension Protection Act
  • H.R.8194: Agent Orange Service Medal Act
  • H.R.7991: STOP RGGI Act
  • H.R.7931: IDA Act of 2026
  • H.R.7667: TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

You can track bills proposed by Jefferson Van Drew on Investivoq's politician page for Van Drew.

2026 New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $4,864,869 of spending in New Jersey's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $414,198 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • AB PAC ($251,662)
  • THE TURNOUT PROJECT ($100,000)
  • VOICE OF THE ELECTORATE (VOTE) ($50,783)
  • ITALIAN AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ($7,800)
  • DCOC PAC ($1,750)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election.