
Freehold Township, NJ – Michael McGuire, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Naval Reservist, retired New York Police Department officer, loving husband, devoted father, and respected family law attorney, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election.
Accompanying the launch of his campaign, the McGuire Campaign released its first campaign ad. In the ad, McGuire makes it clear: we need a Marine, not another career politician. The video closes with a resounding call: “It’s time to get what you vote for. It’s time for one of us. It’s time for Michael McGuire.”
To watch the video, click HERE.

McGuire, is stepping forward to give New Jersey’s 3rd District the strong, principled conservative leadership it desperately needs. With his proven record of service and unwavering commitment to putting people first, McGuire is ready to challenge career politician Rep. Herb Conaway Jr. and bring real change to Burlington, Mercer, and Monmouth counties.
McGuire’s bold vision includes:
- Restoring affordability for working and middle-class families by slashing wasteful spending, lowering taxes, and cutting burdensome regulations
- Delivering the high-quality healthcare and respect our veterans have earned by fixing the broken VA system once and for all
- Imposing term limits to end the era of career politicians who put themselves before the public