"VFAF-Endorsed Candidate Rich Castaldo of New Jersey, Acting Pro Se, Defeats Establishment Lawfare, Remains on the Ballot"
VFAF issues an official commendation to Castaldo for representing himself in court , taking on the establishment and winning, establishing true MAGA fighting ethics.
Rich Castaldo is a Republican candidate running for the New Jersey State Assembly in the 13th Legislative District. His campaign focuses on several key issues, including supporting America First policies, proposing a 50% property tax rebate for veterans, auditing Trenton to eliminate waste and fraud, and freezing property tax increases statewide. He also advocates for expanding support for caregivers of aging loved ones, providing a 25% property tax rebate for senior citizens, opposing unlawful medical mandates or lockdowns, and supporting law enforcement and first responders.
In his professional background, Castaldo has served as a campaign manager and digital strategist. Notably, he was appointed as the campaign manager for Montvale Mayor and Republican congressional candidate Mike Ghassali in his run against incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer. Castaldo co-founded Olympus Strategies, a campaign consulting firm specializing in integrating digital approaches into traditional political campaigns.
VFAF Endorsement Alert: Richard Castaldo for New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 13.
— Veterans for America First - Veterans for Trump (@VFAFWarroom) April 2, 2025
Rich Castaldo was raised by a single mom, Lisa, in Staten Island, New York, and grew up with his veteran grandfather, Pat, and grandmother, Helen, in Gravesend, Brooklyn, as a… pic.twitter.com/lTikAocCMs