NJ-12 Candidate Receives Gun Safety Distinction From Nonprofit

PRINCETON, NJ — Dr. Sam Wang, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District, announced this week that his campaign has received the 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund.

The designation is given to candidates who support gun violence prevention policies and commit to advancing what the organization describes as commonsense gun safety measures.

According to Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, the distinction signals to voters and supporters that a candidate prioritizes reducing gun violence and governing with public safety in mind.

Everytown and Moms Demand Action have become prominent national advocates for gun reform legislation, supporting policies such as universal background checks, red flag laws, safe firearm storage requirements, and restrictions aimed at preventing dangerous individuals from accessing firearms.

As part of the distinction, local Moms Demand Action volunteers may participate in publicly listed campaign field events hosted by Wang’s campaign during the 2026 election cycle.

“I’m honored to receive this distinction and proud to stand with Moms Demand Action volunteers, survivors, and advocates working every day to keep our communities safe,” Wang said in a statement.

“New Jersey families deserve leaders who will prioritize public safety and take meaningful action to reduce gun violence,” he added. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside advocates and community members to protect our children, schools, and neighborhoods.”

Wang, a Princeton resident and neuroscientist, is one of several Democrats running in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District race to succeed longtime Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Other Democratic candidates in the race include Dr. Adam Hamawy, Sue Altman, Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp, East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Somerset County Commissioner Shanel Robinson, and attorney Squire Servance, among others.

The district includes parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties, including Princeton, Trenton, Plainsboro, East Brunswick, Franklin Township, and Plainfield.