Parsippany Resident Ken Kaplan Enters U.S. Senate Race as Libertarian Candidate

Title: Parsippany Resident Ken Kaplan Joins U.S. Senate Race as Libertarian

In a surprising turn of events, Parsippany resident Ken Kaplan has thrown his hat into the ring to replace Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate. Nominated by the New Jersey Libertarian Party, Kaplan, a commercial real estate broker, is set to challenge political heavyweights in the upcoming election.

Despite being a veteran underdog in state campaigns, Kaplan has a history of running for high-profile positions. With the support of the Libertarian Party, Kaplan only needs 800 petition signatures to secure his name on the November ballot.

A graduate of Brandeis University and NYU Law School, Kaplan has previously run for the governor’s office and the U.S. Senate. He finished third in the 1993 gubernatorial race and has continued to advocate for libertarian priorities such as individual liberty and reducing the size of the federal government.

Kaplan’s platform includes eliminating the federal income tax, implementing a “reasonable” approach to immigration, and declassifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug. He also supports making marijuana available for both medical and recreational use, aligning with New Jersey’s current legislation.

As the race for the Senate heats up, Kaplan joins a diverse field of candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. With primary elections scheduled for June, Kaplan will have to wait to see who his opponents will be.

Stay tuned as the U.S. Senate race in New Jersey continues to unfold, with Kaplan bringing a fresh perspective to the political landscape.