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Jason Blazakis
New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
U.S. Department of State
Jason Blazakis, candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, grew up in Harmony Township and attended Belvidere High School. His career in public service began after 9/11, leading to a decade-long tenure at the State Department focusing on counterterrorism. Jason's experience includes work in Afghanistan combating Taliban heroin operations. Now a professor teaching counter extremism, he brings expertise in national security and a commitment to economic security to his congressional campaign.