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Jefferson Van-Drew OppScore Rating: +4.39

Jefferson Van-Drew (Republican, New Jersey district 2), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +4.39. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Jefferson Van Drew is the Republican U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district since 2019. A retired dentist and former state legislator who switched from the Democratic Party in late 2019, he is defined politically by his focus on South Jersey priorities including veterans' issues, border security, and opposition to offshore wind development.

Jefferson Van-Drew rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Position: U.S. House
• State: New Jersey
• District: 2
• OppScore: +4.39 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 33 of 44 scored questions

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