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Natalie Lynn Rivera

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What is Natalie Lynn Rivera running for?

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U.S. Senator (New Jersey, Class 2)

Perennial New Jersey political candidate and activist. Ran for Camden City Council at-large as an independent in 2016, for U.S. Senate as an independent in 2018 (finishing fifth with 19,897 votes), in the 2020 Republican U.S. Senate primary (finishing fourth with 21,650 votes, 5.3%), and sought the 2026 Republican nomination before switching to an independent bid under the Together for NJ Party label. Her campaign describes her as a 'civil-minded leader and experienced political candidate' with bipartisan experience and a Southern New Hampshire University political science concentration (2023).

Where does Natalie Lynn Rivera stand on the issues?

Natalie Lynn Rivera has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports fighting inflation, achieving American energy independence, and pro-growth policies that bring jobs back home, to restore economic strength so New Jersey families can thrive rather than just survive.

    “New Jersey families are being crushed by rising costs and reckless federal spending. I will fight for lower inflation, American energy independence, and pro-growth policies that bring jobs back home. We must restore economic strength so families can thrive-not just survive.”

    votenatalie2026.comAs of August 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Supports the right to keep and bear arms as a fundamental constitutional freedom, opposing efforts to undermine law-abiding citizens' rights while supporting responsible safety measures.

    “The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental constitutional freedom. I will stand firmly against efforts to undermine law-abiding citizens' rights while supporting responsible measures that keep our communities safe. Our freedoms must never be sacrificed for political agendas.”

    votenatalie2026.comAs of August 2026

  • Medical Freedom

    Supports

    Supports keeping healthcare decisions with individuals and families, protecting personal medical privacy, opposing federal mandates, and ensuring informed consent.

    “Healthcare decisions belong to individuals and families-not Washington. I support protecting personal medical privacy, opposing federal mandates, and ensuring informed consent remains a cornerstone of American healthcare policy.”

    votenatalie2026.comAs of August 2026

  • Parental Rights in Education

    Supports

    Supports parents-not government bureaucrats-having primary responsibility and authority over their children's education and upbringing, including school transparency and parental involvement.

    “Parents-not government bureaucrats-have the primary responsibility and authority over their children's education and upbringing. I will defend transparency in schools, protect parental involvement, and ensure families have a strong voice in decisions affecting their children's future.”

    votenatalie2026.comAs of August 2026

  • Reproductive Rights & Abortion

    Opposes

    Pro-life: believes every human life is sacred and worthy of protection; will defend the unborn, support mothers and families, and promote policies that respect life at every stage (opposes abortion).

    “I believe every human life is sacred and worthy of protection. As your U.S. Senator, I will defend the unborn, support mothers and families, and promote policies that respect life at every stage. America is strongest when we uphold the dignity of life.”

    votenatalie2026.comAs of August 2026

  • Taxes

    Supports

    Supports reducing the tax burden on New Jersey families, protecting the SALT deduction, and making the federal government live within its means.

    “I will work to reduce the tax burden on hardworking families, protect the SALT deduction, and stop Washington from punishing responsible states and taxpayers. Government should live within its means-just like families do.”

    votenatalie2026.comAs of August 2026

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