Michael Roth Raises Over $175,000 in First 24 Hours After Announcing Candidacy for Congress

“The momentum is real—and it’s just the beginning.”

Mountainside, NJ – Just one day after launching his campaign for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, community investment leader Michael Roth announced that his campaign raised over $175,000 in its first 24 hours, signaling strong early support and serious momentum heading into one of the nation’s most competitive House races against Congressman Tom Kean Jr.

“This incredible response shows what we already knew– people are excited for a leader who knows how to fix the economy and get things done,” Roth said. “We’re building a campaign focused on delivering results, restoring trust, and making sure government works for the people and communities it’s meant to serve.”

The huge first day signals Roth’s strength as a candidate in his hometown 7th Congressional District, and positions him atop the Democratic Primary field. “I’m incredibly grateful for the support from people who know and have worked with me, and I am blown away by the interest and support from folks who are just meeting me and are connecting with my focus on getting results and building community.”

Strong Start, Focused Mission

The $175,000 raised in the campaign’s opening day reflects the energy around Roth’s message of principled and results-driven leadership. With a background in both government and economic development, Roth has already demonstrated his ability to lead during crisis and build broad coalitions to solve big problems for real people and communities.

“This campaign isn’t going to win with slogans. We’re going to win with real and practical solutions that address the needs of people here in the 7th district,” Roth said. “We’re going to show people that politics and governance doesn’t have to be broken. With the right leadership and grassroots energy, we can make progress on the issues that matter—affordability, freedom, and opportunity.”

Carrying Momentum Forward

Roth’s campaign will continue to meet voters and gather support from around the 7th Congressional District as it gears up for the long fight ahead. As Roth puts it, “This is just the beginning. The response we’ve seen so far is a loud and clear signal that people are hungry for new leadership—and we're ready to deliver it.”

To learn more or join the campaign, visit www.MichaelRothForCongress.com.