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Andrew 'Aj' Zylberfink

DMA
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Primary: Sep 15, 2026 · 50d
Candidate Biography

About Andrew 'Aj' Zylberfink

Andrew Zylberfink (Democratic Party) (also known as AJ) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on September 1, 2026.

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Data Bill of Rights
Access, move, delete and receive a full accounting of your personal data.
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War-Crime Accountability
Mandatory review, reporting and support restrictions when credible evidence indicates war crimes.
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Congressional Stock Trading Ban
No trading on the people's trust.
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Citizens United Reform
Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.
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Universal Healthcare
Care without medical bankruptcy.
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Section 224 — U.S.–Israel Military Integration (FY27 NDAA)
Section 224 of the FY27 NDAA embeds U.S. forces into Israeli military command structures. Voters deserve to kn…
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Survey Q&A

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Andrew Zylberfink completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zylberfink's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389458-2025-12-10\" id=\"heading-key-message-389458-2025-12-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389458-2025-12-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389458-2025-12-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-389458-2025-12-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389458-2025-12-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Affordable living - we need to lower the costs of housing, healthcare and education. We need to address these issues at the source and not apply quick fixes. We need to enact and enforce strong antitrust legislation to ensure individuals and families are protected from corporate interests.</li><li>Voting Rights &amp; Reform - we need to make it easier to elect third parties by eliminating congressional districts and enabling state-wide voting. We need automatic voter registration and make it easier to vote. We need to enact term limits for Congress and ban their trading of stock while holding office. We have to reverse Citizens United and limit corporate spending in elections. \r\nWe must pursue constitutional amendments to secure these rights.</li><li>Freedom of Speech and protection of the media - we need to restore funding to NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. We need stronger antitrust legislation to ensure an independent and unbiased media. We need to ensure that protests and demonstrations are permitted without threats of violence or retribution.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389458-2025-12-10\" id=\"heading1-389458-2025-12-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389458-2025-12-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389458-2025-12-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-389458-2025-12-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389458-2025-12-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRestoring power to the citizens. <br/><br/>\n<p>Strong antitrust legislation. <br/><br/>\r\nEnsuring equitable taxation where the wealthy (especially billionaires) pay their fair share of taxes. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nOverhauling our education and healthcare systems to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to live, learn, and have a shot at the American Dream.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAndrew Zylberfink completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zylberfink's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordable living - we need to lower the costs of housing, healthcare and education. We need to address these issues at the source and not apply quick fixes. We need to enact and enforce strong antitrust legislation to ensure individuals and families are protected from corporate interests. Voting Rights & Reform - we need to make it easier to elect third parties by eliminating congressional districts and enabling state-wide voting. We need automatic voter registration and make it easier to vote. We need to enact term limits for Congress and ban their trading of stock while holding office. We have to reverse Citizens United and limit corporate spending in elections. \r\nWe must pursue constitutional amendments to secure these rights. Freedom of Speech and protection of the media - we need to restore funding to NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. We need stronger antitrust legislation to ensure an independent and unbiased media. We need to ensure that protests and demonstrations are permitted without threats of violence or retribution. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Restoring power to the citizens. Strong antitrust legislation. Ensuring equitable taxation where the wealthy (especially billionaires) pay their fair share of taxes. Overhauling our education and healthcare systems to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to live, learn, and have a shot at the American Dream.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]

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PrimarySep 15, 2026
GeneralNov 3, 2026
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Where the Money Comes From
$1,261 total receipts
Individual donors$69255%
Self-funded$57045%
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FEC Finance Snapshot
$1,261
Total receipts · $-118 cash on hand
Coverage through Mar 31, 2026
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