Cherry Hill voters will choose between Republican Damon M. Galdo and Democrat Donald W. Norcross for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District seat on Nov. 3. The district covers much of Camden County, including Cherry Hill.

Galdo, a construction superintendent from West Deptford, is certified for the ballot, according to Ballotpedia election data.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Residence: West Deptford, New Jersey
  • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Education: La Salle College High School (1999)

Experience

Galdo has worked as a union carpenter, carpenter foreman and construction superintendent, according to his Ballotpedia biography and BallotReady profile.

On the issues

Galdo has outlined positions on his campaign website and in a WHYY voter guide. The positions below reflect the candidate's own stated views.

Economy and taxes: Galdo said he wants to lower the cost of living by reducing government spending, lowering taxes for working families and pursuing an energy policy that lowers utility and transportation costs. He said he supports keeping overtime wages and tips free from taxes. On his campaign website, Galdo said he supports a temporary cap on credit card interest rates and said he would fight to reduce regulations that drive up prices.

Housing and education costs: Galdo said he would fight regulations that drive up housing and construction costs. He also said he would push to reform student loans, end what he called blank-check lending, expand apprenticeships and certifications, and help first-time homebuyers.

Public safety: Galdo said on his campaign website that he would support law enforcement funding, strengthen penalties for violent and repeat offenders, protect victims' rights and support first responders.

Foreign policy: Galdo said he supports Israel's right to exist and defend itself. He said he supports military action in Iran but opposes putting American troops on the ground, preferring economic pressure, sanctions and diplomatic leverage to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, he said in the WHYY voter guide.

Immigration: Galdo said he would oppose taxpayer-funded benefits for what he called illegal immigrants and fight sanctuary policies, according to his campaign website.

Galdo did not respond to the Cherry Hill Courier's questionnaire. This profile is based on publicly available sources.