Press Release (November 8, 2024)  -  In New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, we were reminded that money still drives America's political outcomes. Frank Pallone Jr. won, with over $2,000,000.00 in corporate and foreign donations, and the people of Middlesex and Monmouth County, with mere hope and effort, lost. 

But that's ok, because we were reminded that democracy isn't a part-time gig. It takes work. We won more votes and a higher vote share than any Independent candidate in the history of NJ6. We brought together hundreds of political outsiders, and turned them into donors, voters, and volunteers. And we elevated the debate on several key issues. 

Despite our loss, the fight to remove the power of special interests from our political process must continue. We will take America back; we will enact common sense policies; and we will end our immoral forays into the wars of others--no matter how long it takes. 

In the meantime, for the over 8,048 voters of NJ6 who stood for an end to genocide, our eyes are firmly fixed on the people of Palestine--millions of whom have been made homeless, and hundreds of thousands whom have been maimed or killed as a result of the destruction wrought by bombs our Nation has made and supplied. 

For those looking for a bright-side, we outperformed every other minor party/independent in our race. Within CD6, we also received more votes than any minor party/independent candidate for President. 


Fahad Akhtar, Common Sense Independent