Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who lost his reelection bid to Zack Mullock in the midterm elections, plans to take on the title of 'Congressman Emeritus' for the next two years. He intends to keep his campaign office open and assist constituents and local officials while exploring a potential comeback in 2028. Van Drew has been a member of Congress since 2018, initially as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party in 2020.
Key facts
- Rep. Jeff Van Drew lost to Zack Mullock by 2.8 points in the midterm elections.
- Van Drew plans to serve as 'Congressman Emeritus' for two years.
- He has represented South Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District since 2018.
- Van Drew switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2020.
- Mullock, the new representative, is the mayor of Cape May, New Jersey.
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