Mike Anderson
for Congress
Fighting for affordability, housing stability, and civil rights in New Jersey's 12th District. From Plainfield to Trenton, let's build a community that works for everyone.
HARVARD
20+
GLOBAL
NJ
EDUCATION
YEARS ADVOCACY
IMPACT
ROOTS
From Nothing to Something
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Mike Anderson's story is New Jersey's story. Raised by a nurse and labor union leader after losing his father at age five, Mike grew up in Plainfield's public schools with the values of hard work, community, and justice instilled from the start.
A Harvard graduate in Government, Mike went from Wall Street to social impact investing, becoming an internationally recognized civil rights advocate. His landmark legal victory against Whole Foods and tireless work for consumer protection have changed lives across the district.
As a father raising multilingual children with his wife—a first-generation American from Colombia—Mike understands the immigrant experience, the housing crisis, and the economic struggles facing families today. He's a proud survivor of the working poor who knows the journey from food stamps to philanthropy.
"Career politicians have ignored the working families of NJ-12 for too long. It's time for community-rooted leadership."
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— Mike Anderson
Recognized at
United Nations • Davos • Vatican
Housing Stability
Making homeownership achievable and protecting renters from predatory practices. Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home.
Civil Rights
Continuing the fight for consumer protection, wrongful detainment reform, and equal justice for all New Jerseyans.
Affordability
Tackling the cost-of-living crisis head-on—from property taxes to healthcare costs—so families can thrive, not just survive.
Small Business
Expanding minority business development offices and creating $100B in investment opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
Healthcare Access
Ensuring quality, affordable healthcare for every family in the district—because your health shouldn't depend on your wealth.
Government Accountability
Bringing transparency and integrity back to public service. No more career politicians putting donors over constituents.
A Record of Results
Legal Victories
Led landmark consumer protection case against Whole Foods in U.S. District Court, advancing civil rights for disadvantaged plaintiffs, children, and families across New Jersey.
Legislative Impact
2020 testimony before NJ Legislature's Joint Committee on Economic Justice created the framework for state-sponsored entrepreneurship investment. Major contributor to cannabis legalization and equity efforts.
JOBS Act Advisory
Advised co-creators of the JOBS Act, empowering billions in small business investment through leading crowdfunding platforms driving capital toward startups and emerging communities.
Community Service
Author of "Misadventures of the American Dreamer" (Book of the Year), donated to at-risk youth. Yoga instructor serving urban neighborhoods. Prison ministry. Building bridges between civil rights groups and law enforcement.
Innovation Centers
Key role in bringing New Jersey's first federally backed Innovation Centers focused on minority entrepreneurs to Newark and Camden.
Digital Access to Capital
Designed federal efforts to digitize capital access for minority-owned small businesses. Advised state and local governments nationwide on investing in underserved communities.
Global Recognition
Culture X Capital ministry recognized at G20, United Nations, African Union, Davos World Economic Forum, The Vatican, and finance weeks from Jerusalem to Singapore.
