Tina Shah

Healthcare

Shah, a physician, prioritizes expanding healthcare access and defending patient care.

As a doctor, Shah has centered her campaign on healthcare, using medical framing like knowing 'how to stop the bleeding,' and she earned the endorsement of a VA hospital workers union.

Transgender Healthcare / LGBTQ Rights

Shah supports access to gender-affirming healthcare, including for transgender minors.

Shah described transgender healthcare for children as a 'no-brainer' during the competitive NJ House race, signaling support for gender-affirming care.

Israel / Foreign Policy

Shah advocates strong, staunch support for Israel.

Shah has pitched staunch Israel support as part of her bid to flip NJ-07, positioning herself as a firm ally of Israel.

Campaign Finance

Shah has largely self-funded her competitive primary campaign.

Shah loaned her campaign $650k and raised nearly $1 million, mostly self-funded, in the Democratic primary for the NJ House seat.

Veterans Affairs

Shah supports strengthening veterans' healthcare and VA workers.

Shah earned the endorsement of a VA hospital workers union, reflecting a focus on veterans' care and protecting VA institutions.

Party Alignment

Shah runs as a mainstream Democrat aligned with the national party.

Shah earned endorsements from four sitting Democratic House members from outside New Jersey, positioning her within the party mainstream in a competitive district.