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Lincoln High School History Teacher Will Take on Menendez in 8th Congressional District

Source: Jersey City Times · Jul 20, 2026, 7:02 AM

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Aristotle Eliopoulos, a 35-year-old Lincoln High School history teacher from Downtown Jersey City, is running as an independent candidate to challenge Rep.

Rob Menendez in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District for the November 3 election. Eliopoulos, whose background includes being the son of immigrants who operated a pizzeria at Exchange Place and a father of a child with special needs, represents a grassroots challenge to the incumbent congressman.

Key points

  • Aristotle Eliopoulos is a history teacher at Lincoln High School in Jersey City
  • He is running as an independent candidate against Rep. Rob Menendez in the 8th Congressional District
  • Eliopoulos is 35 years old and a lifelong Downtown Jersey City resident
  • His parents were immigrants who previously ran a pizzeria at Exchange Place
  • He is a father of a child with special needs
  • The election is scheduled for November 3

FAQ

Who is Aristotle Eliopoulos running against?
He is running against Rep. Rob Menendez in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District as an independent candidate.
What is Aristotle Eliopoulos's background?
He is a 35-year-old history teacher at Lincoln High School in Jersey City, the son of immigrant parents who once owned a pizzeria, and a father of a child with special needs.
When is the election?
The election is scheduled for November 3.

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