Damon Galdo

Damon Galdo is a union carpenter, construction superintendent, husband and father from West Deptford.¹² When he announced his first congressional campaign in 2022, he told supporters, “My wife thinks I'm crazy.”³

He graduated from La Salle College High School in 1999 and built his career in construction and the trades.² He first sought the Republican House nomination in 2022, then tried again in 2024; both campaigns ended in primary defeats.⁴ His third campaign put him on the November 2026 ballot.⁵

Between congressional runs, Galdo started Americas Pulse Network and the *Jersey Sure* podcast.⁶ Other South Jersey Republican candidates have appeared on his network.⁴ He describes the project as a way to give residents a platform for discussing community concerns.⁶ He has publicly identified himself as a supporter of President Trump.⁴ He also lists parental rights and free speech among the reasons he is running.⁶

Galdo advocates reduced federal spending, fewer regulations and affordable domestic energy.² His healthcare proposals include greater price transparency, expanded Health Savings Accounts and protections for patients with preexisting conditions.² He supports voter identification and proof of citizenship for federal elections.² He faces Democratic incumbent Donald Norcross in the district covering Camden County and parts of Burlington and Gloucester counties.⁵