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Megan O'Rourke
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Ph.D. Climate Scientist. Labor Leader. Mom of three. Jersey Girl. Running to flip NJ-07 blue and put an end to political dynasties.
The House just voted to restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees. As a former federal scientist & AFGE shop steward and pro-labor candidate in NJ-07, I’m urging you: contact your senators and tell them to support Senate Bill 2837. Unions protect workers and our middle class.
December 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Nearly 50,000 people in NJ-07—including my own family—are facing ACA premiums projected to jump from under $500 to about $1,600 a month for a bronze plan with a $12,000 deductible. In the richest economy on earth, that’s unacceptable, and in Congress I’ll fight for truly affordable health care.
December 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
My friend from Blairstown captured some beautiful pictures of me line dancing. He’s a union guy like me and an electrician with IBEW 102. He's got a house, put his kids through college, and has enough time and money for hobbies he loves like photography. Unions make America Great.
December 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Honored to be endorsed by the Alliance for American Leadership in my run for NJ-07. I’ll go to Congress ready to rebuild U.S. development leadership and protect America’s long-term security.
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Honored to have the backing of the NJ Council of Machinists and two AFGE locals—the union that helped launch my public service career. I’m running in NJ-07 as a proud labor candidate, ready to stand with workers and flip this district blue in 2026.
December 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
When we confuse fiction with fact, people get hurt—and a broken scientific pipeline can take years to repair. In NJ-07, flipping this seat means defending democracy and the Constitution and building a country where no one goes hungry in the richest nation on Earth.
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
In TN-7 yesterday, Aftyn Behn took a district Trump won by 22 points and narrowed the gap to under 9. That’s real movement in hard terrain. Even without flipping the seat, her fight to change hearts and minds inspired me—and I hope to see her back on the campaign trail soon.
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Just finished phonebanking with 150+ volunteers for @AftynBehn in TN-7—we made about 7,000 GOTV calls after a kickoff from Nancy Pelosi. This race is close, and every call counts. Join us in helping Aftyn across the finish line on Tuesday.
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The Constitution defines the Separation of Powers as central to our Democracy. The President wants all the power over the purse and the military.
Congress approved $4.9 billion in spending for foreign aid. The Trump White House canceled all of it.

Whether he likes it or not, the Congress that you elect decides on spending. These "pocket rescissions” can start with foreign aid, but your education, your roads, your healthcare could be next.
September 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I may be from Jersey, but the term “bless your heart” came to mind when I saw this from the NRCC.

Looks like I scare them not only because I “believe” in climate change, but because I’m a climate change scientist and know all about it.

I’m not someone Donald Trump wants in Congress.
August 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wow - $175K within 24 hours of announcing our campaign in #NJ07! I'm honored to have so much support out of the gate as we build a campaign that fights for families and workers.

newjerseyglobe.com/congress/meg...
Megan O'Rourke raises over $175,000 in first day as NJ-7 candidate - New Jersey Globe
Megan O’Rourke, who resigned her position as lead climate scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture after President Donald Trump attacked her work,
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August 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Just yesterday, Tom Kean Jr. doubled down on his vote to slash Medicaid, food assistance programs and raise health care costs for thousands of NJ families.

My family worked hard but still relied on these programs to make ends meet. That's why I'm running for Congress.
August 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
My name is Megan O’Rourke, and I was born and raised in Jersey.

I've dedicated my life to putting nutritious, affordable food on the table and combatting climate change. I won't stand by while Trump undermines NJ families on a daily basis.

Today, I launched my campaign to flip NJ-07. Join us!
August 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM